Australias new social media ban for under-16s, set to begin next Wednesday, affects platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The eSafety regulator has identified ten major platforms, with more potentially added. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has already started blocking new accounts and revoking access for existing users under sixteen. Many teenagers rely on social media for connection, expressing concern about losing this vital link. Some experts and teenagers question the bans effectiveness, arguing it might not solve issues like cyberbullying and could shift them to other platforms. Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells stated that social media companies face fifty million dollar fines if they dont comply within six months, but there will be no punishment for adults or older teenagers helping younger children access these platforms once the ban is in full effect.

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