Social Media News Australia Launches Landmark Bill To Ban Social Media For Children Under 16

Kids under 16 to face social media ban in Australia from December 10

Australia has announced a nationwide ban on social media use for children under 16, set to take effect from December 10, 2025. Under the Online Safety Amendment Bill 2024, major platforms like ... Read More

Australia’s new social media ban for teens sparks global debate

TMZ’s Charles Latibeaudiere joins the show to break down Australia’s new rule banning anyone under 16 from posting or commenting on social media. The ban, enforced through AI age detection, is ... Read More

Why is Australia banning children under 16 from social media – and can they enforce it?

Australia this week added popular forum Reddit and homegrown streaming platform Kick to its list of social media platforms that will be off-limits to children under 16 starting December 10. So just ... Read More

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect Soon. Expect Lots of Legal Challenges

Australia will implement the world's first ban on people under the age of 16 using social media later this year—a law that includes fines of over $30 million for non-compliance and is likely to prompt ... Read More

Meta and TikTok to obey Australia under-16 social media ban

Tech giants Meta and TikTok said Tuesday they will obey Australia's under-16 social media ban but warned the landmark laws could prove difficult to enforce. Australia will from December 10 force ... Read More

Experts warn online video games could fall under Australia’s under-16 social media ban

Industry figures fear the exclusion of online games may not be permanent. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has cautioned platforms like Roblox and Lego Play. Professor Marcus Carter says banning ... Read More