Social media giants yesterday hit out at a landmark Australian law banning them from signing up under-16s, describing it as a rush job littered with "many unanswered questions".
The UN children's charity, Unicef Australia, warned the law was no "silver bullet" against online harm and could push kids into "covert and unregulated" spaces online.
The legislation, approved by parliament on Thursday, orders social media firms to take "reasonable steps" to prevent young teens from having accounts.
It is due to come into effect after a year.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the age limit may not be implemented perfectly - much like existing restrictions on alcohol - but it was "the right thing to do".
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