'These laws would have protected her': advocates welcome social media ban

Children under the age of 16 are to be banned from using social media, under a government proposal that will be introduced to Parliament this year.

(L-R) Robb Evans, father of Liv Evans (15 years old), Kelly O’Brien, parent of Charlotte O’Brien (12 years old) and Rob Galluzzo, founder of film production company FINCH, co-founder of the 36 Months campaign at Parliament House in Canberra Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

Legislation to introduce the ban will be introduced to Parliament this year.

It will come into effect 12 months after passing and will apply to all current and future social media users.

The office of the eSafety Commissioner is to provide oversight and enforcement of the ban, including setting out what reasonable steps social media companies can take to implement the ban.

The Commissioner would be able to control what is covered by the ban, and determine what platforms or activities are low-risk and could be exempt.

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