Australian Senate Approves Social Media Ban For Kids

The Australian Senate has passed groundbreaking legislation banning children under 16 from using social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, the Associated Press (AP) reported.

The law imposes fines of up to AU$50 million ($33 million) on platforms that fail to enforce the ban.

The law, approved by a 34-19 Senate vote and overwhelmingly endorsed by the House of Representatives, imposes fines of up to AU$50 million ($33 million) on platforms that fail to enforce the ban.

Platforms have one year to implement measures to comply before penalties take effect.

The Senate introduced amendments to the bill, which the House is expected to ratify as a formality since the government has agreed to the changes.