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Australian Gov't to Ban Teens Under 16 From Using Social Media - Prime Minister

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Australian government plans to ban teenagers under 16 from using social media, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids, and I am calling time on it... I want Australian parents and families to know that the government has your back... The government's proposed age is 16. That decision was made in the Cabinet on Monday, and that proposal will go to the National Cabinet meeting that I am convening... tomorrow morning," Albanese said.
If the proposal is approved, it will be made law and will enter into effect 12 months after the approval, the prime minister said, adding that there will be no fines for violations. He also said that a specially appointed safety commissioner will overview the law's implementation.
"The owners will be on social media platforms to demonstrate that they are taking reasonable steps to prevent access [by those below 16]," Albanese continued.
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