Australia is set to pass one of the world’s most restrictive social media laws this week, banning children under 16 from using online platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.
The legislation, which comes amid growing concerns over social media’s impacts on young people, has broad political support in Australia and is expected to become law on Thursday. But it has been criticized by many experts who say it is too simplistic and could create more problems than it solves.
The law creates an enforcement “framework,” with key details to be decided later, but the legislation puts the onus on social media companies, which could be fined up to $33 million for systemic failures to prevent underage access.
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