The Microsoft-owned career networking site said it “simply does not have content interesting and appealing to minors” in its submission.
The ban is expected to cover Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit, TikTok and X, while there will be carve-outs for some health and education platforms such as YouTube, Google Classroom, Kids Helpline and WhatsApp.
The legislation was passed through the lower hours on Wednesday despite questions raised over privacy concerns and whether it will work to keep kids off the platforms, but the ban has received bipartisan support
The coalition will support the bill, meaning it will easily pass the Senate when a vote is brought on, although some have expressed reservations at the laws being rammed through with little debate and have flagged voting against it.
Politicians from both sides have admitted the bill isn't perfect and wouldn't be a silver bullet, as tech-savvy teens could get around the block, but argued it was important to still take action to prevent insidious harms on social media.
