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.