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Social Media Age Restrictions Introduced in Australia

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Australia is set to implement a world-first policy limiting social media access to individuals aged 16 and older, in response to concerns about mental health impacts on younger users.

If the latest research is anything to go by, my risk of developing a mental health disorder is rather high compared to much of the population. I'm in my mid-20s, female, and I can't remember a day in the past decade that I've gone without social media.

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