In a world first, Australia will, in December, introduce a social media ban for under sixteen-year-olds.
Here at home, National Party MP Catherine Wedd submitted a members' bill to do the same and it's just been drawn from the biscuit tin, last week, meaning it will be debated in Parliament.
Supporters of the ban say social media is a minefield of violent and sexual content, not to mention enabling a whole other world of bullying and harassment.
But opponents say social media is a tool like any other and young people should be supported to use it positively.
We are joined by two experts who come down on different sides of the issue, clinical psychologist Dr Danielle Einstein and media lecturer Dr Alex Beattie.
Apps for social media services including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Threads, Telegram and others. Photo: Victor Okhrimets / 123RF
