Australia to Become First Country to Ban Kids from All Social Media: 'This One Is for the Mums and Dads'

The ban could become law next year, and then would need to be enforced starting 12 months after it passes. There would be no exceptions for children who have permission from their parents (Credit: Freepik)

All kids under 16 in Australia may soon be banned from all social media use, after the country announced their plan to become the first to do so.

"This one is for the mums and dads... They, like me, are worried sick about the safety of our kids online. I want Australian families to know that the government has your back," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters, according to the BBC.