Albanese takes social media ban to the UN as gaming platforms targeted
Anthony Albanese touted the under 16s social media ban at the UN overnight
Platforms popular with young gamers — such as Roblox, Lego Play, Discord, Steam, and Twitch — could fall under the under-16s social media ban, the eSafety Commissioner has warned.
The ABC has revealed an expanded list of platforms that have been contacted by eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant to mount their cases for exemption in writing before the legislation comes into effect in December.
Snapchat, Tiktok, Youtube, Meta’s platforms, and X have been expected to fall within scope for some time. Now the above gaming platforms — plus Pinterest, streaming platform Kick, coding platform GitHub, scheduling app HubApp, and dating apps Tinder and OK Cupid — will also have to prove they should be exempt from the laws.
Laughable.
I bet people can’t wait til they turn 16. Finally get to go on Instagram to see what Lionel Messi or Taylor Swift have been doing, Discover the world of gaming and streaming via Twitch, build new worlds on Minecraft and buy a packet of cigarettes. That’s if they’re not already out stealing cars, house invading or robbing petrol stations with machetes.
Ah I see we have a viewer from Australia’s failed state 🙂
Honestly, he’s banning stuff that you already have to wait until your 16. the dumbest thing is apps made for children such as Roblox and the lego play. Roblox has set up so there’s parental controls and an under 13 age category. Theres so much that can be done differently. children need to be able to socialise and have fun with friends and be kids. Let parents worry about screen time and apps being addictive. honestly there’s so many non 16-year-olds that have Instagram. Its teenagers wanting to socialise with friends and check out famous content creators. Honestly, he’s trying to also do youtube I think hes already done that. He is scared that students will vote him and labour out because of what the news is actually realising and sharing with people.