Where's the harm? Experts, tech giants react to Australia's social media ban for under 16s

Key Points

• Under the legislation, platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit and X will impose age limits to users under 16 - but exemptions will apply to health and education services including YouTube, Messenger Kids, WhatsApp, Kids Helpline and Google Classroom.
• Companies that fail to enforce the ban could be fined up to $50 million.
• The ban is set to come into effect in 12 months' time - and t here's been mixed reactions on this from young people.