Australia is grappling with the complexities of social media regulation, particularly for the country’s youth, experts warn that current decisions will have lasting effects on society.
During a recent Senate Committee hearing on Social Media’s Impact on Australian Society, Georgia Harman, CEO of Beyond Blue, revealed that a significant 58 percent of Australians take regular breaks from social media as a well-being strategy.
“This growing awareness of the negative impacts of social media highlights a changing landscape in public sentiment, with many recognising the need for a balanced approach to online engagement,” she said.
However, on the issue of imposing a ban on social media for younger people, Harman advocated for the need to understand the motivations behind young people’s social media usage….

Australia is grappling with the complexities of social media regulation, particularly for the country’s youth, experts warn that current decisions will have lasting effects on society.
During a recent Senate Committee hearing on Social Media’s Impact on Australian Society, Georgia Harman, CEO of Beyond Blue, revealed that a significant 58 percent of Australians take regular breaks from social media as a well-being strategy.
“This growing awareness of the negative impacts of social media highlights a changing landscape in public sentiment, with many recognising the need for a balanced approach to online engagement,” she said.
However, on the issue of imposing a ban on social media for younger people, Harman advocated for the need to understand the motivations behind young people’s social media usage….