The federal government is taking measures to reduce access to social media platforms by kids under the age of 16. But the bill to be introduced is complex, with unclear timelines and enforcement mechanisms.

Minister Mark Miller held a news conference last evening to discuss the bill, which follows Australia’s effort to get young kids off harmful social media.

Social media platforms would have to block access to kids under 16 unless they put in place sufficient safeguards to obtain a government exemption.

Bill C-34 does not prescribe a specific method to verify a user’s age.

The proposed legislation allows for fines of 10 percent of revenue, or $10-million, whichever is greater.

A new digital safety commission will be created to oversee all aspects of the law.

One component requires “revenge-porn” images of an intimate partner to be taken down within 24 hours.

It would be months before the legislation becomes law, and longer before a regulatory commission is in place to enforce it.