eSafety commissioner admits hesitancy about social media ban
The eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, has expressed her reluctance regarding the government's proposed ban on social media for individuals under the age of 16. She stated that she was 'not really keen' on implementing such a measure. This admission highlights ongoing debates about the regulation of social media and its impact on youth.
- ▪Julie Inman Grant is the eSafety Commissioner.
- ▪She has expressed hesitancy about a social media ban for under-16s.
- ▪The government is considering a ban on social media for individuals under 16.
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