The proposed blanket ban on social media access for people under 16 risks disproportionately harming disabled young people.
In its November 2024 submission to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee, CYDA raises concerns about increased social isolation, accessibility barriers in proof-of-age requirements, and human rights infringements.
It calls for a nuanced approach that prioritises safer platforms, digital literacy education, and accessibility-focused reforms instead of restrictive measures.
You can download the PDF and Word versions of our full submission using the buttons above.
This submission has been endorsed by:
- Australian Autism Alliance (AAA)
- Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA)
- Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA)
- Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA)
- Down Syndrome Australia (DSA)
- First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN)
- People with Disability Australia (PWDA)
- Physical Disability Australia (PDA)
- Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA)
