The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has said the government will impose an as-yet-undefined ban on younger teenagers and children from accessing social media before the next election.
In a message for "all the mums and dads", the Australian PM said that the legislation will work towards banning children from social media by setting a minimum age requirement.
This ban would extend to social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. As per the Australian government, this legislation is expected to be passed and implemented by the end of 2024.
The age limit will be finalised likely by the end of October. As per reports, the limit is expected to be either 14 years of age or 16 years.
