Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s, Targets Cyberbullying
Update: 2025-12-02
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Australia introduces a groundbreaking social media ban for children under sixteen, effective December tenth. Popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X are restricted. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has already started locking under-sixteen accounts. Exemptions include Messenger Kids, WhatsApp, Kids Helpline, Google Classroom, and YouTube Kids. Discord and Roblox are not initially banned, but age verification systems are being introduced. The eSafety Commissioner warns that the list of banned platforms may expand, emphasizing an ongoing commitment to youth safety.
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