Australian parliamentary inquiry stops short of backing social media ban for under-16s

"Despite the bipartisan position banning under-16s from social media, the inquiry did not make a recommendation to adopt this policy, noting that there had been contrasting views on whether making it safer for children means preventing them from accessing social media until they reach a certain age."

"The committee heard from young people who had felt frustrated at being left out of the process, emphasizing that any regulatory framework affecting them should be co-designed with their input."

"The joint committee recommended the government consider options to enforce laws on digital platforms, introduce a duty of care for platforms, and offer greater digital literacy education."

"The inquiry concluded that a ban alone was not sufficient to curb harms on social media, indicating a need for a comprehensive approach to protect young users."

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