This is the country that has banned TikTok and X to protect kids under 16 years old
More on this country beginning to take measures regarding the use of the Internet by its minors.
The Internet and its possibilities are practically endless, and that fact is increasingly worrying people, especially due to the unlimited access many minors have to social media. Now, Australia has banned minors under 16 from accessing YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter). It’s a complex decision that not everyone agrees with, and many believe it will be as effective as trying to put gates in an open field.
Anika Wells, Australia’s Minister for Communications, stated the following: “We are implementing these rules and this law on behalf of parents, who want and deserve greater online protection for their children. We want children to know who they are before platforms define them, which is why I want to be clear about YouTube.” This decision aims to "keep young Australians safe.”
A decision that seeks to “keep young Australians safe”
Strong words from the minister, who emphasized that “it’s undeniable that four out of ten Australian children report their most recent harm occurred on YouTube.” Additionally, aware of the severity of the ban, Anika Wells declared: “I will not be intimidated by legal threats when this is a genuine fight for the well-being of Australian children—a fight that the parents standing with me have tragic reasons to pursue with fearless determination.”
Finally, the minister made it clear that “there is no perfect solution when it comes to keeping young Australians safe online, but minimum age laws for social media will make a significant difference.”
A decision that seeks to “keep young Australians safe”
Strong words from the minister, who emphasized that “it’s undeniable that four out of ten Australian children report their most recent harm occurred on YouTube.” Additionally, aware of the severity of the ban, Anika Wells declared: “I will not be intimidated by legal threats when this is a genuine fight for the well-being of Australian children—a fight that the parents standing with me have tragic reasons to pursue with fearless determination.”
Finally, the minister made it clear that “there is no perfect solution when it comes to keeping young Australians safe online, but minimum age laws for social media will make a significant difference.”
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