Under 16 and Offline? Australia’s Bold Move to Curb Social Media Use
Digital Health Global
APRIL 10, 2025
In a recent commentary published in The Lancet Digital Health , an expert discusses Australia’s proposal to ban social media access for those younger than 16 years old. By setting the bar at 16 years old, lawmakers aim to protect young Australians through what they call a handbrake on harm” without isolating or punishing them. The idea is to place responsibility on platforms , not parents or teens, to ensure safety measures are in place.
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