Australia social media ban: Teens call for harmful content removal instead
From 10 December, social media companies in Australia must prevent users under 16 from creating accounts. This new regulation aims to protect younger users, but it has sparked a debate among teenagers.
Teenagers' perspective
Many teens argue that instead of banning them from social media, platforms should actively remove harmful and inappropriate content. They feel this approach would better address the real issues online.
"Get rid of harmful content instead of banning us," is a common sentiment expressed by young Australians affected by the ban.
Policy background
The Australian government introduced this policy to reduce exposure to dangers such as cyberbullying, misinformation, and harmful images targeted at minors on social media platforms.
The law requires firms to verify the age of users and block accounts if they are underage.
This regulation addresses the safety of young users but raises concerns among teens who prefer content regulation over blanket bans.
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