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Addiction to social media like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat is having a bad mental impact on children. Australia, setting an example to the whole world, has banned social media for children under 16 years of age. This law has been passed in the Parliament of Australia on 28 November. There is a provision for heavy fine on social media companies that do not follow this law.
heavy fine provision
This bill related to social media has been passed in both houses of Australia, after which it got the status of law. Social media companies have been given 1 year time to fully implement this rule. If any social media company violates this rule, it will be fined up to 50 million Australian dollars i.e. approximately Rs 274.6 crore.
The new law is very strict
Australia has set an example for the world so that the children there are not affected mentally. Under this rule, if a child below 16 years of age creates his account on a social media platform, then the platform itself will be held responsible for it.
What did the Australian PM say?
Apart from this, an appeal has also been made to the parents of the children to make this rule effective. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has strongly supported this new law, saying that social media has become the biggest platform of mental stress for children. Not only this, it is also the easiest medium for cyber fraudsters.
The Australian PM has also held social media responsible for crimes against women. Since social media is banned for children, they will be able to focus on traditional sports and physical fitness. The government wants children to pay attention to indoor and outdoor sports.
Social media platforms have considered this law made for social media very strict. Also, it has been said that it is a vague and hastily brought law. However, it will take another 12 months for this law to be fully implemented.
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