Australian PM says Musk pushing X's agenda in social media ban criticism

Anthony Albanese open to talking with billionaire about the ban on children under 16

20241201 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Nov. 29. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch via Reuters)

SYDNEY (Reuters) -- Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 was the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform, while indicating he was open to talk to the billionaire about the ban, legislated this week.

Australia approved the social media ban for children late on Thursday after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.

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