‘Seems out of step’: Meta responds to Albanese Government’s social media ban

Just a day after the government formally introduced legislation banning under 16s from having social media accounts, Meta has issued a response.

According to a Meta spokesperson, while the social media company is dedicated to upkeeping the online safety of young people, it’s concerned that the Albanese Government has rolled out its legislation without it having a strong foundation to stand on.

“Meta is committed to creating safe online experiences for young people and we will respect any age limits introduced by the government,” the spokesperson said in a statement given to Mumbrella.