00:00Australia is planning on banning social media for all children under the age of 16.
00:05If the ban were to be passed, it would make Australia the first country in the world to impose such a rule.
00:10Their government have said that it is acting to guarantee children's safety online.
00:15Australia's Prime Minister said the plans were aimed to reduce the harm social media can have on children.
00:21Though critics have argued it would be better to instead bring in appropriate safety standards on social media platforms.
00:27On the other hand, supporters of the plans say that the ban is needed in order to protect children from bullying, fake news and harmful content.
00:36As part of the ban, it's also been reported that there will be no exemptions on the age limit for children who have consent from parents.
00:43The government has also said that onus would fall upon social media companies to show they are taking reasonable steps to prevent unlawful access.
00:52The plans are set to be discussed in Australia's parliament.
00:56If the ban is passed, the new rule would be brought in a year following and subject to a review once it's in place.
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