Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday (Nov 7) the government would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, a policy the government says is world-leading.

Legislation will be introduced into parliament this year, with the laws coming into effect 12 months after it is ratified by lawmakers, Albanese told a news conference.

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