Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has acknowledged his government's looming social media ban for children isn't perfect, but has insisted it's the right thing to do to protect an entire generation.

The ban, which will force certain social media companies to prohibit Australians aged under 16 from using their platforms, comes into effect a month from today, on December 10.

Speaking today outside parliament about the landmark laws, Albanese insisted the measure was appropriate.

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"This is about letting kids be kids. It's also about empowering parents to be able to have those discussions with their children," he told reporters.

"We don't argue that these laws will be pe

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