Meta accuses Australian government of failing to consider young people’s voices with world-first social media ban

One independent MP calls bill - which passed on Thursday - a 1970 solution for a 2024 problem'

Social media company Meta has accused the Australian government of rushing to introduce an under-16 social media ban without properly considering the evidence and voices of young people.

But Australian politicians who supported the world-first legislation argue it is necessary to ensure another generation of teenagers do not experience as much damaging content" in years to come.