Australia: Announced federal legislation introducing minimum age for social media access
Description
Announced federal legislation introducing minimum age for social media access
On 10 September 2024, the Albanese Government announced it will introduce legislation to enforce a minimum age for access to social media and other relevant digital platforms. The legislation aims to protect children from online harm.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government