Australia imposed a nationwide ban on social media for children under the age of 16 on Wednesday, becoming the first nation to do so. The kids will no longer have access to four major social media platforms, among others. They are TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.

Calling it "a proud day" for families in Australia, PM Anthony Albanese said that the law stands as proof that policymakers are capable of curbing online harms that have gone beyond the traditional methods of protecting children. Advertisement

"This will make an enormous difference. It is one of the biggest social and cultural changes that our nation has faced," Albanese told a news conference on Wednesday.

"It's a profound reform which will continue to reverberate around the world."

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