Australia’s landmark social media ban for children under 16 officially took effect on Dec 10 last year. "What concerns me most are the unhealthy elements on social media, because we cannot fully control children's activities there. "I think what needs to be improved is ensuring proper age verification for all accounts registered in social media platforms," he added. It was reported that the government was expected to enforce a minimum age limit of 16 for social media use as early as July. The measure will be carried out under Onsa, with ongoing discussions with social media platform providers to determine the most effective approach.

Source: New Strait Times February 26, 2026 00:04 UTC