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What minimum age did Prime Minister Anthony Albanese propose for social media usage?
What minimum age did Prime Minister Anthony Albanese propose for social media usage?
16 years old
Will children under the age of 16 be allowed to keep their social media accounts after the legislation passes?
Will children under the age of 16 be allowed to keep their social media accounts after the legislation passes?
No, they will be removed regardless of existing accounts.
What is the timeframe for when the new legislation might come into effect?
What is the timeframe for when the new legislation might come into effect?
It could take at least a year to come into effect.
Which social media platforms are expected to be affected by the new legislation?
Which social media platforms are expected to be affected by the new legislation?
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What will happen to teenagers under 16 who have parental consent for social media accounts?
What will happen to teenagers under 16 who have parental consent for social media accounts?
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What technical challenges do social media platforms face regarding the new age restrictions?
What technical challenges do social media platforms face regarding the new age restrictions?
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Why is the legislation expected to pass before the end of the term?
Why is the legislation expected to pass before the end of the term?
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Which gaming platform might also fall under the definition of social media?
Which gaming platform might also fall under the definition of social media?
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What is the purpose of the eSafety commissioner's exemption framework for low-risk platforms?
What is the purpose of the eSafety commissioner's exemption framework for low-risk platforms?
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Who is responsible for monitoring social media companies' compliance with age restrictions?
Who is responsible for monitoring social media companies' compliance with age restrictions?
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What potential consequence do social media platforms face for failing to comply with the new regulations?
What potential consequence do social media platforms face for failing to comply with the new regulations?
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What are some methods being considered for age verification as outlined in the new legislation?
What are some methods being considered for age verification as outlined in the new legislation?
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What alternative approach do major companies like Meta suggest regarding age verification?
What alternative approach do major companies like Meta suggest regarding age verification?
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What skepticism has the Coalition expressed about the exemption framework?
What skepticism has the Coalition expressed about the exemption framework?
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Why will parents and children not face punishments under the new social media regulations?
Why will parents and children not face punishments under the new social media regulations?
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What significant timelines are mentioned regarding the age assurance trial?
What significant timelines are mentioned regarding the age assurance trial?
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