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Australia Ban Social Media: Australia has passed the “Social Media Minimum Age Bill”, imposing strict restrictions on children under 16 years of age from logging on to social media platforms. Under this law, heavy fines will be imposed on minors logging on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
The main provision of the law applicable in Australia is to protect the mental health of children from the negative effects of social media. If any minor violates these restrictions, he will be fined US $ 32 million (approximately ₹ 270 crore). YouTube has been exempted from this law because it is used extensively in schools for educational purposes.
The law will be implemented in January 2024
In Australia, the law related to social media will be implemented in January 2024. After one year, this law will become fully effective. Apart from Australia, France and some US states have passed laws to restrict minors’ access to social media without parental permission. But Australia has adopted a stricter stance than these countries by imposing a complete ban. However, this law may strain relations between the US and Australia, as it directly impacts US companies such as Meta, TikTok, and Believes against the right to online education and entertainment. Social media companies say that this ban is impossible and would be difficult to implement.
Social media and children’s mental health
1. Effects of social media
Increasing time spent on social media is increasing children’s mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety.
Lack of self-confidence due to cyber bullying and unnecessary comparison.
2. Limits of parental control
Despite parental monitoring, children find new ways to spend time on platforms.
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