Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supports raising the minimum age for accessing social media from 13 to 16.

Concerns about the negative effects of social media on young Australians have led to calls for stricter regulations.

Parents are worried about the content their children are exposed to online.

The federal government plans to launch an inquiry into the influence of social media.

State premiers also endorse the campaign for tighter age restrictions.

A $6.5m trial has been funded to test age assurance technologies and their impact on children's mental health.

The debate continues on how to protect minors from harmful content while balancing privacy and engagement.

Social media companies are awaiting further details before showing support.