Australian lawmakers have approved a world-first law banning under-16 year-olds from using social media
Once introduced, the new legislation could see tech companies like TikTok, Facebook and Instagram fined up to 50 million Australian dollars — that’s almost 31 million Euros — if they fail to comply. They’ve been given one year to work out how to implement the ban.
The approval from Australia’s Senate today followed a fierce debate in the country, with critics claiming the new law has been rushed out and could push children towards the dark web. Take a listen.
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0:00 Australia’s new ban
1:24 Ange Lavoipierre, Technology Journalist
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