Australian state considers social media ban for children

Australian state considers social media ban for children
South Australian kids underneath the age of 14 may very well be banned from social media, underneath Australia-first laws being thought-about by the state authorities.

Premier Peter Malinauskas stated the potential authorized adjustments are being examined as a consequence of mounting proof across the results of social media on kids’s psychological well being and growth.

Major social media platforms, akin to TikTok and Instagram, require customers to be a minimum of 13 years previous to enroll in accounts, nevertheless the age restrict just isn’t policed.
South Australian children under the age of 14 could be banned from social media.
South Australian kids underneath the age of 14 may very well be banned from social media. (Getty)

“Like most parents, I am concerned about the impact social media is having on children in our community,” Malinauskas stated.

“I am determined to ensure as a government we are doing everything we can to protect our children.”

Malinauskas stated the “nation-leading move” would see former High Court Chief Justice Robert French study the authorized, regulatory and technological pathways for South Australia to impose a ban.

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He stated due consideration would even be given to the constitutional framework.

“In addition to imposing a ban on all children under the age of 14 having access to a social media account, South Australia would also require parental consent for children aged 14 and 15,” Malinauskas stated.

“The changes would be the first of their type in Australia but would follow a growing number of global jurisdictions banning social media access for children.”

There is a rising push around the globe to restrict kids’s entry to social media.

Back in March, Florida Republican governor Ron DeSantis signed a invoice into legislation banning kids underneath age 14 from having their very own social media accounts.

Source: www.9news.com.au