The Australian government is preparing to set a minimum age for children to access social media.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Government will soon test age verification technology to prevent children from opening social media accounts.
Many countries and US states are attempting to enact legislation to protect children from harm caused by social media.
Australia has taken this step at a time when parents are demanding online security for their children.
The opposition party has promised to ban social media for children under the age of 16 if it comes to power after elections in May next year.
“We have committed to introducing age verification legislation before the end of this year. This will ensure that we can keep young people away from the harms of social media,” Albanese told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
‘It can have an impact on mental health’
The Prime Minister said: “We know that many young people are struggling with something that can impact their mental health.
There could be bullying online. There could be access to material that is socially harmful and parents want action on this.’
The state of South Australia recently proposed legislation that would fine social media companies that allow children under the age of 14 to access their platforms.
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