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Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s

Update: 2025-12-09
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Australia implements a groundbreaking ban on social media for children under 16, aiming to shield them from harmful online content. The move, effective at midnight, targets popular platforms like Facebook and TikTok, with exemptions for YouTube Kids and messaging apps. Social media companies face hefty fines for non-compliance, as the world watches this world-leading initiative unfold.

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Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s