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Most Vocal Political Opposition to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban by April 2025
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Liberal Party • 25%
National Party • 25%
Greens • 25%
Other or No Opposition • 25%
Statements or actions from Australian political parties reported in the media
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Australia to Ban Children Under 16 from Social Media This Year
Nov 6, 2024, 11:06 PM
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced plans to introduce legislation banning children under the age of 16 from using social media. The government aims to protect children from online harms and address concerns over mental health and online safety. This move would make Australia the first country in the world to impose such a restriction. Social media companies will be required to ensure compliance with the new age limit. Labor will introduce the legislation this year.
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Political parties • 25%
Social media companies • 25%
Parent groups • 25%
Privacy advocates • 25%
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Less supportive • 25%
No change • 25%
Mixed opinions • 25%
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Free speech rights • 25%
Mental health impacts • 25%
Feasibility of enforcement • 25%
Digital ID concerns • 25%
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