Australian authorities intend to pass a law prohibiting the use of social networks by children under 16 years of age, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, The Australian reports.
“Social media is harming our children and I urge you to stop… I have spoken to thousands of parents, grandparents and aunts. “They, like me, are concerned about the safety of our children.” – said the prime minister.
The age limit was approved by the federal cabinet of ministers and the issue will be considered at a government meeting on November 8.
According to the politician, there will be difficulties when introducing new measures and the law will not correct the situation “immediately.” Albanese cited as an example a measure prohibiting the sale of alcohol to those under 18, which is regularly violated.
Social networks will be responsible for violating the ban; There are no fines for users, said the Australian Prime Minister.
Albanese announced for the first time the establishment in September of a minimum age in the country from which a child can use the Internet. He noted that social media causes “harm and deprives children of real friends and real experiences.” Reuters then wrote that the bill refers to ages between 14 and 16.
At the end of October, Norway decided to tighten the ban on children using social media. The country had an age limit according to which children can only use social networks from the age of 13. The Norwegian government decided to increase it to 15 years, RBC recalls.
