Current Affairs - International - Discussion

The Australian government has proposed legislation aimed at limiting teenagers' access to social media platforms, citing concerns over the negative impacts on mental health, body image issues, and privacy. The law would require platforms to implement robust age verification measures, potentially through ID verification. Stakeholders, including digital literacy advocates and parents, are calling for a comprehensive approach that includes education and parental engagement to mitigate the risks associated with social media use among minors. This move reflects growing global concerns about social media's influence on youth.