UTS Global Game Changers: Too young to scroll? Policy, practice and the bigger picture

As the Australian Government moves to raise the minimum age for social media to 16, this episode of Global Game Changers, will explore what the legislation could mean for young people, families, educators and the platforms themselves.

We’ll explore how this policy is expected to be implemented, what age verification might look like in practice, and the challenges it raises around privacy, rights and enforcement.

Bringing together insights from leading UTS academics, frontline youth advocates and policy makers, the discussion will examine the broader social, ethical and digital implications, from mental health and online identity to inclusion and digital literacy.  

This timely conversation asks: how do we create a safer online world, without losing what makes it empowering?