Bill to Ban Underage Kids From Social Media to Be Introduced to Australian Parliament

Social media use has been blamed for rising mental health disorders in kids and teenagers.

In this photo illustration, a teenage child looks at the screen of a mobile phone in London on Jan. 17, 2023. Leon Neal/Getty Images

Tech companies will likely find themselves in hot water for allowing minors on social media platforms under a new bill to be put forward by the Labor government.

As part of the push, a trial for age verification for children aged 14 to 16 will be held during the year.