DiscoverDurham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s

Update: 2025-12-10
Share

Description

Australia introduces a nationwide ban on social media for children under sixteen, aiming to protect them from online risks. The law, welcomed by parents, requires platforms to prevent account creation and deactivate existing accounts for underage users. Social media companies express concerns, while other countries like Denmark consider similar measures.

DNN | The Daily News Now!

The world’s first global local news network.

Every city. Every story. AI powered. 


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comments 
loading
00:00
00:00
1.0x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s