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Could Albanese’s social media ban for children do more harm than good?
Sep 12, 2024
Reged Ahmad, a commentator on government regulation of social media, joins Chief Political Correspondent Paul Karp to dissect Australia's plan to ban social media access for children. They discuss the potential impact of this ban on youth engagement and mental health, questioning the feasibility and effectiveness of such measures. The conversation also explores the political motivations behind the proposal and the challenges of implementing age verification, raising critical concerns about privacy and safety in the digital landscape.
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- The Australian government’s proposed social media ban for children aims to protect youth but raises concerns about enforcement challenges and data privacy.
- Debate around the ban emphasizes the importance of social media for marginalized youth, suggesting that education and media literacy may be more effective than blanket restrictions.
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Government's Social Media Age Limit Proposal
The government has proposed implementing age limits for social media use in an effort to protect children from the potential harms of online platforms. Critics have raised concerns about the feasibility and effectiveness of such a measure, questioning how age verification will be enforced and what the minimum age will be. Discussions around this proposal highlight a bi-partisan agreement between coalition and Labor parties, as both recognize the risks associated with harmful content on social media. However, the Greens have criticized the blanket rule, arguing it doesn’t address the deeper issues of regulation and could hinder youth activism.
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