Australia is banning teenagers like Maggie from social media

<p>Two years ago, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labelled <em>6 News</em>, a streaming news channel founded by then 14-year-old Leonardo Puglisi, a “fantastic initiative”.</p><p>Now, under Labor’s very own legislation, currently working its way through parliament, every child under 16 – like Leo was then – will be banned from using almost every social media platform.</p><p>The government is defending the proposed ban, arguing it will protect vulnerable children from social media giants that utilise “psychological manipulation” to expose them to dangerous content. </p><p>But critics say the ban will be inconsistent and ineffective, pointing out it doesn’t specify which platforms will be restricted or explain how tech companies will enforce the ban.</p><p>Today, election reporter for<em> 6 News</em> Maggie Perry on how the social media ban will work, and the harm it could have on young people like herself.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Election reporter for <em>6 News,</em> Maggie Perry.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>