Global tech giants including Meta, TikTok, and Google have harshly criticized Australia's legislation banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, and the government is trying to push Parliament to pass the bill this week. Under the proposed law, Australians under 16 will be banned from registering accounts on all major social media sites, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Reddit, even if they have permission from their parents. The social media giants will be responsible for enforcing the ban and will face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars.

Global tech giants including Meta, TikTok, and Google have harshly criticized Australia's legislation banning children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, and the government is trying to push Parliament to pass the bill this week. Under the proposed law, Australians under 16 will be banned from registering accounts on all major social media sites, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Reddit, even if they have permission from their parents. The social media giants will be responsible for enforcing the ban and will face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars.