Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Update: 2025-12-10
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Australias new law bans social media for under-16s, with platforms facing hefty fines for non-compliance. The ban, which includes Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Reddit, and Kick, has led to 1.5 million account deactivations. However, some teenagers accounts remain active, and a legal challenge has been launched, with Reddit hinting at its own challenge. The situation is evolving, and well monitor its impact on online safety for young people.
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