Australia became the first country to implement a nationwide ban preventing individuals under 16 from accessing social media, a measure championed by Anthony Albanese to shield youth from online harms.The legislation, inspired by Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation," mandates major social media platforms to prevent underage users or face fines up to $32.9 million, with eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant confirming enforcement.While critics like Elon Musk raise concerns about privacy, social minister Jakob Forssmed supports the move, and this initiative, which Roksana Schnittger noted parents should take seriously, is prompting countries including Sweden, New Zealand, and EU members to consider similar protective regulations.