Australia is scheduled to introduce new legislation that will prohibit individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. This ban is slated to commence on December 10.
The stated purpose of this legislation is to enhance the protection of minors from cyberbullying, online predators, and exposure to harmful content. The measure has been characterized as a global precedent in national policy regarding social media use by minors.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) documented the perspectives of 14-year-old individuals, Zoey and Ella, who are active content creators on TikTok, concerning the potential effects of this forthcoming ban on their online activities.