Australian Prime Minister Calls on Both Houses to Pass Under 16 Social Media Ban

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed the ban, urging the government to finalise the bill before Christmas.

A photo of logos of major social media platforms and companies taken in Canberra, Australia, on Nov. 7, 2024. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged both Houses to pass the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 on Nov. 25.

The Bill will restrict under 16 year olds from accessing social media, with a few exceptions.