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

Australia will enforce social media ban for children under 16 despite court challenge

The Australian government says children under 16 will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a legal challenge ... Read More

Another country to join Australia with ban on social media for kids

Another country set to join Australia with ban on social media for children - Australia’s move is being closely watched by countries that share concerns about social media impacts ... Read More

UVic prof weighs in on social media ban in Australia

Australia is expected to ban children under 16 from using social media as part of an effort to protect them, and while B.C. doesn't have a similar law, one UVic professor says more education on social ... Read More

Malaysia To Ban Social Media For Children Under 16

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for people under 16 starting in 2026, joining Australia and a growing number of countries pushing tighter digital age limits ... 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

What is Australia’s new under-16 social media ban? - EXPLAINED

Australia will ban social media for under-16s from December 2025, requiring strict age verification. Major platforms must comply, aiming to reduce online harms and improve young people’s digital ... Read More

Snapchat's Age Verification Rollout Amid Australia’s Social Media Ban

Snapchat is implementing age verification in Australia in response to a new social media ban for those under 16. Users can verify their age through bank accounts or other identification methods, as ... 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

Malaysia takes steps to ban social media for children under 16

Malaysia is the latest country with plans to limit social media use by age. On Sunday, the country's cabinet approved a ban on social media accounts for anyone under the age of 16, The Associated ... Read More

Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16

The Australian government says it will push ahead with its landmark ban on social media accounts for children under 16, even as a rights group mounts a legal ch ... Read More