Briefing Notes Prepared For The Department Secretary And The Minister Of Communications On The Proposed Age Restrictions Or Under-Age Access Ban To Be Imposed On Social Media Platforms Between 1…

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Briefing notes for the Minister for Communications seeking approval to add the Online Safety (Social Media Age Limit) Amendment Bill to the 2024 Spring legislation program. The Prime Minister announced on 9 September 2024 that the Government would introduce legislation enforcing a minimum age for social media access before year-end, requiring inclusion in the Spring sittings to meet this timeline. The department requested the Minister approve a variation bid and sign a letter to the Prime Minister securing legislative program placement and drafting resources. The bill would significantly impact technology and digital platform companies, parents, children, and educators. No financial impacts were identified. Drafting instructions were to be developed in parallel with broader policy submission work, with consultation involving the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.