Australia has enacted a law, now in effect, prohibiting individuals under 16 from accessing social media to protect youth from cyberbullying and negative mental health impacts.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the measure as a victory for families, while Elon Musk criticized it as a "backdoor way to control access to the internet."Communications Minister Anika Wells confirmed platforms like TikTok and Meta have committed to compliance, with fines up to A$49.5 million for non-adherence, overseen by Online Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant.