The government took a big step to save children from the negative effects of the Internet
In the age of technology, the craze for social media has increased a lot. Along with elders, children also use it widely. Due to the growing addiction to mobile devices and social networks, children are staying away from studies and physical activities. Due to this, the mental health of children is also being affected. In such a situation, taking into account the health of children, the Australian government has made a great decision.
The Australian government has introduced a bill setting out strict provisions to prevent the negative effects of the Internet and mobile phones on children. According to this Australian Government bill, children under 16 years of age will not be able to use social networks in the country. This move by the Australian government has raised the question of whether the internet and social media are really having a negative impact on children’s minds.
Rules for children under 16 years of age.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Parliament the government would enact a law that would ban social media for children under 16. He said in a press conference that children continually suffer harm due to social media. He said that the time has come to put an end to everything that affects the mental level of children.
According to Anthony Albanese, an ordinance will be introduced in Parliament this year and this age limit for social media use will apply approximately 12 months after the law is passed. The Prime Minister said that once the law is enacted, it will be the responsibility of social media platforms to ensure that children under 16 years of age cannot use social media.
Australia will be the first country
The Prime Minister stated that so far technology companies have not adopted any effective security measures for the future of children. In such a situation, now the government itself will have to take a decision in this direction. Along with this, he also said that this decision is up to the parents. We tell you that after the entry of the new law, Australia will be the first country where the age limit for the use of social networks will be set.
Fines worth millions of rupees to be imposed
Australian Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said that if popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Reddit, Snapchat and Instagram do not stop young children from creating accounts, they will be fined up to $33 million (Rs 2,787,498,714). .
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