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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised the conservative opposition and Greens for referring strengthened child social media ban amendments to an eight-week Senate inquiry, warning the delay will allow platforms to delete compliance evidence.
The UAE has enacted a cabinet resolution prohibiting children under 15 from creating social media accounts, joining Australia, Britain and other nations in restricting teen access to platforms over mental health and safety concerns.
Britain plans to ban under-16s from major social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, with enforcement targeting platforms rather than children. Regulations aim for passage before Christmas with implementation in early 2025.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce Monday a ban on under-16s accessing major social media platforms, alongside measures targeting older teenagers and chatbots, before travelling to the G7 summit in France.