Elon Musk’s X has warned Labor its plans to ban children under the age of 16 from social media is likely unlawful, technologically ineffective and will infringe on human rights.
As Labor and the Coalition prepare to rush the bill through parliament this week, mental health experts told a hastily convened inquiry hearing on Monday the plan could push kids into unregulated online spaces such as message boards and encrypted apps.
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