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Australia says it will ban minors from using social media

 Published: 11:17, 10 September 2024

Australia says it will ban minors from using social media

Australia is planning to ban children from using social media amid concerns that platforms like Instagram and TikTok are negatively affecting young people’s physical and mental health.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that the government will launch an age verification trial in the coming months ahead of the introduction of legislation to enforce a ban.

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