A government proposal to ban children from using social media: Explainer 15 November

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. Advocates have welcomed the move, but experts warn there could be unintended consequences and loopholes in the ban. Listen to the SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.

(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