Australian government starts deactivating accounts of people under 16 years of age.

[Kera]

The Australian government has announced a total ban of people under 16 years of age from using social media. The government has ordered all social media platforms to deactivate accounts of people under 18 years from their platforms.

A fine of $4 million is in place for any social media platform that flouts this new law.

 

[Min George]

The Australian government is really serious with this crackdown. I believe no social media platform would want to be on the receiving end.

 

[eLdavis]

Good one, those under this age should go and focus on other things outside social media. I think it would help install discipline.