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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rod McGuirk

When should kids start using social media? Australia's government proposes age limit of 16

Australia Social Media - (AAP IMAGE)

The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance.

“Social media is doing harm to our kids and I’m calling time on it,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

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