Australian politician. Minister for Communications and Sport under the Albanese government.
The UK has announced a plan to ban under-16s from major social media platforms by spring 2027, joining a global trend sparked by Australia’s earlier restrictions. Parents and experts say safeguards are needed while tech firms push back. Australia has already doubled penalties for breaches, with mixed results on compliance among youths.
Australia's laws banning under-16s from major social media platforms are under scrutiny, with many children still online. Indonesia has also enforced age verification laws, accusing platforms like YouTube and Facebook of non-compliance. Both countries face challenges in enforcement and compliance from tech giants.