Author: Karen Middleton and Josh Taylor

In a recent development, Anthony Albanese has expressed his support for raising the minimum age for registering social media accounts from 13 to 16. The prime minister believes that exposing children to social media at a young age can have detrimental effects on their mental health. He advocates for children spending more time outdoors and engaging in physical activities rather than being glued to screens. Albanese highlighted the harmful impact of online interactions, especially the vicious comments that can be devastating for both adults and children. He endorsed a campaign called “36 Months,” which aims to delay the age at…