Australia has approved a groundbreaking law banning social media for children under 16, establishing tough age-verification measures and setting a precedent for other nations to regulate Big Tech.
Australia has passed a law to ban social media for children under 16, setting a global standard for regulating Big Tech . The law, expected to take effect in November 2025, includes strict social media controls and age-verification measures. The legislation was approved by the Senate after a heated parliamentary debate, with the government winning support from the conservative opposition.
A trial for an age-verification system, potentially including biometrics or government IDs, is planned to start in the coming months
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