The Albanese Labor Government will introduce legislation this year to enforce a minimum age for access to social media and other relevant digital platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Commonwealth-led approach to this important social issue will ensure Australian children are better protected from online harms and parents and carers are supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Federal legislation will be informed by engagement with States and Territories through National Cabinet and draw upon recent work by former Chief Justice, Robert French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also builds upon the Albanese Government\u2019s work to address online harms for young people. In particular, the $6.5 million age assurance trial which is testing different implementation approaches to help inform policy design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe know social media is causing social harm, and it is taking kids away from real friends and real experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAustralian young people deserve better and I stand with them and with all Australian parents in protecting our kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe safety and mental and physical health of our young people is paramount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re supporting parents and keeping kids safe by taking this action, because enough is enough.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs a mother of young daughters, and Minister for Communications, I fully understand concerns around harmful online environments and addictive social media behaviour of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cParents want real solutions and we are taking decisive action to identify and implement these very solutions to help ensure young people can use the internet in a safe and positive way that supports their learning and their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are also holding big tech to account because platforms and online services have a key responsibility for the safety of their users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe will continue to engage experts, young people, advocates and parents through the age assurance trial which is an important aspect of this journey.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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