Social media aged 16 and over: Teachers welcome new law in Australia!

Social media aged 16 and over: Teachers welcome new law in Australia!

Dornbirn, Österreich - Australia introduces a groundbreaking law: from the age of 16, young people can use social media such as Instagram and Tiktok. This law, the first of its kind, forces tech giants to control compliance themselves, otherwise they face high fines. The regulation comes into force in one year and could have far -reaching consequences for the user behavior of young people. In Dornbirn, students express mixed feelings. Victoria Dienhold is skeptical: "I think it is difficult to enforce." Her classmate Josef Schreiber adds: “It is important for today's youth to be up to date,” as Vorarlberg.ORF reports.

school education in Australia at a high level

In addition to the new regulations for social media, the Australian school system is praised. It is considered one of the best worldwide, with highly qualified teachers and a level of teaching that meets a wide range of degrees. The high school in Australia, comparable to a comprehensive school in Germany, enables students to acquire the “Certificate of Education”, which corresponds to the German Abitur. Students have to visit classes 11 and 12 for at least two years to get this certificate, and the result is validated by a score. Highschool-Australia emphasizes that most universities in Australia require a minimum score for approval, while the Certificate of Education is also recognized internationally.

The discussion about responsible use of social media is enriched by school education in Australia. Teachers like Matthias Mair from Dornbirn notice that the smartphone behavior of many young people is problematic. The use of cell phones is limited on breaks and many schools demand that they have to stay in the backpack during class. The challenges are clear: an excessive consumption of digital media can affect social life and academic achievements. SuPro manager Andreas Prenn emphasizes that school successes are often long in coming and measures are necessary to counteract these trends.