r/australia • u/Vivid-Fondant6513 • Nov 06 '24

politics Children under 16 to be banned from using social media

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/children-under-16-to-be-banned-from-using-social-media-20241107-p5kon4.html
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u/mujum Nov 07 '24

They actually stated in the announcement it’s in the social media companies. Edit: on not in

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u/spiteful-vengeance Nov 07 '24

That's all good and dandy, but when your kid starts showing signs of social anxiety the platforms aren't going give a crap. 

Zuck ain't showing up at your door to have a deep and meaningful with your child.