Historic Law Banning All Children from Using Social Media Approved in Australia

Many individuals spoke up in support of the bill, citing prior instances of harm or violence that it would protect children from going forward. (Credit: iStock)

Australia's Senate passed legislation banning children under the age of 16 from using social media, marking the country as the nation with the world's strictest rules on the matter.

The bill was approved by the Senate in a 34 to 19 vote. It had already been approved by the House of Representatives with an overwhelming 102 votes to 13 dissenters.