Social Media News Australian Approves Law Banning Kids Under 16 From Social Media

Australian Senate Approves Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Australian Senate Passes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16 Australia has introduced a significant law banning social media access for children under 16. The legislation addresses concerns about ... Read More

Under-16s lose access to Instagram and Facebook in Australia ahead of landmark social media ban

Australia has a reputation for taking on tech giants, but experts worry about the impact of its world-first social media ban on privacy and shrinking spaces for youths. Read More

Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?

The Australian government has so far named nine platforms to be included in the ban: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit and only streaming platform Kick. Read More

Questions remain as Australia moves to ban social media for kids under 16

In a few weeks, Australia will become the first country to ban children below the age of 16 from having social media accounts. Read More

Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16

FILE - A young girl uses her phone while sitting on a bench in Sydney, Nov. 8, 2024. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has added message board Reddit and livestreaming service Kick to its list of ... Read More

Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media platforms banning children under 16

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has added message board Reddit and livestreaming service Kick to its list of social media platforms that must ban children younger than 16 from holding accounts. Read More