The Australian government is taking steps towards restricting access to social media for children and teenagers, allowing it only for those aged 16 or older. “I’ve spoken to thousands of parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles. They, like me, are worried sick about the safety of our kids online,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters in Canberra. “And I want Australian parents and families to know that the government has your back,” he said. “I want parents to be able to say, ‘sorry mate, it’s against the law for me to get you to do this.'” The proposed legislation is set to be disc…