'Huge achievement': Labor hails wave of under-16 social media account deletions, restrictions

A significant wave of social media account deletions and restrictions for under-16s has been welcomed as a major step toward improving online safety. Leaders have described the move as a “huge achievement,” reflecting growing recognition of the impact social media can have on young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The changes aim to reduce exposure to harmful content, online pressure, and addictive screen habits. For families, it signals a stronger focus on protecting children in digital spaces. It’s an important shift toward more responsible platform use. Credit / read more at: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/social-media-ban-4-7-million-accounts-deactivated/i34bwsseq