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Australia plans social media ban for under-16s (www.bbc.com)

submitted 8 months ago by Deceptichum@quokk.au to c/world@quokk.au

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There will be no exemptions on the age limit for children who have consent from their parents. The government says that the onus will be on social media platforms to show they are taking reasonable steps to prevent access.

Albanese said there would be no penalties for users, and that it would be up to Australia's online regulator - the eSafety Commissioner - to enforce the laws.

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[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 7 points 8 months ago

Laughs in nostr and fediverse. Because it will totally be enforced in these places. I'm absolutely certain of it. /s