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As debate rages on about the merits of stopping kids from accessing mind altering content that distorts their entire perspective on the world, the government has dropped some big news.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed how he will make sure this proposed social media ban has teeth.
Speaking exclusively to The Advocate this afternoon, Albanese told us that he will ensure that kids stay off social media by using the highly successful PH model.
“Yeah, so from what I understand, we are just going to make sure there is a button you have to click when you go on social media that says whether you are over 16 or not.”
“If you are under 16, well you have to click the no I’m not over 16 button, and then you can’t get onto social media.”
“Easy as that.”
The stunning revelation follows the proposed legislation containing next to no details about how it will work, only social media companies will be expected to take reasonable steps to ensure users are aged 16 and over.
The actual detail is apparently set to come in the middle of 2025, but the government as said people won’t be required to prove their age via the government’s new digital ID, or have to hand over licences or passports.
Australia’s E safety commissioner has said that no country on the face of planet earth has been able to solve the issue of kids and social media, however the Australia government is now set to become the first after rushing through some poorly thought out bill with which pretty much all experts say is unlikely to work.
Politicians now have another couple of days to consider the bill that’s been rushed through faster than groceries at an Aldi cashier.
However, at least they now know how it will stop 16 year olds from accessing social media.
More to come.
