Australiawill become the first country in the world to outlawsocial mediause among under-16s.

He believes social media usage has a direct link to mental health issues among Australian kids.

If it operates correctly, children will be blocked from viewing sites such asYouTubeand Netflix on their own.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseJames Brickwood/Sydney Morning Herald via Getty Images

Given the government has a majority in the House, the bill will be passed into law.

In the present form, the bill is inconsistent and ineffective.

This has not been the case with respect to this bill.

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