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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Karen Middleton Political editor

Social media age limits to go before parliament ahead of next election, Albanese says

A boy looks at an iPhone screen
The government is waiting for the conclusion of an age-verification trial which begins its final phase this week before specifying the age. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

The Albanese government plans to impose a minimum age for teenagers accessing social media and gaming platforms, with legislation to be introduced into parliament before the next election.

The prime minister will announce the nationwide move on Tuesday but will stop short of specifying the age, arguing the government wants to wait for the conclusion of an age-verification trial which begins its final phase this week.

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