Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users, as part of what the government says is a world-leading ban on under-16s using the services.

An advocate for major social media platforms told an Australian Senate committee Monday that laws to ban children younger than 16 from the sites should be delayed until next year at least instead of being rushed through the Parliament this week.

As senators gather to discuss the federal government's planned social media ban for under-16s, some young people feel the bill will reduce harm but negatively impact their ability to communicate.

Drake also appeared to address his feud with Kendrick Lamar, saying "you need facts to take me out, fairytales won't do it."

Music star Drake has confirmed he's heading Down Under for the first time in eight years to bring his 'Anita Max Wynn Tour' to Australia.