Australia has passed legislation to prohibit children under 16 from accessing social media, introducing what is being called the world's strictest such law. The ban, set to take effect in at least 12 months, could impose fines of up to A$50 million (US$32.5 million, £25.7 million) on tech companies that fail to comply.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has championed the move as essential for shielding young people from the "harms" of social media, a sentiment echoed by many parent groups. However, critics have raised concerns about the law’s feasibility, its implications for privacy, and its potential impact on social connections.

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