Australia's Proposed Social Media Laws

Australia's Proposed Social Media Laws

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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Australia plans to ban social media for children under 16, with legislation to be introduced this year. The law will take effect 12 months after approval, with no parental consent exemptions. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube will be affected. This policy is considered one of the strictest globally, as other countries like France and the US also implement similar measures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What age group is targeted by Australia's proposed social media ban?

Under 18

Under 16

Under 21

Under 12

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When will the new social media laws in Australia take effect after being approved?

24 months later

12 months later

6 months later

Immediately

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of Australia's proposed social media laws?

They allow parental consent exemptions

They only apply to new social media accounts

They are the first of their kind globally

They do not allow parental consent exemptions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following platforms will be affected by Australia's new social media laws?

LinkedIn

Instagram

Snapchat

Pinterest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Australia's proposed policy compare to those of other countries like France and the US?

It is less strict

It is more lenient

It is identical

It is among the most strict