Social Media News Australia Passes Social Media Ban For Children Under 16

Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a 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

Australian teenagers ask High Court to block social media ban

A group called the Digital Freedom Project said it had launched proceedings in a bid to block the law, with two 15-year-olds, Noah Jones and Macy Neyland, as plaintiffs in the case. Read More

Australia’s Under-16s Social Media Ban: How Will It Operate...

Australia is preparing to introduce the world's first social media ban for children under the age of 16. From Dec 10, 2025, social media companies will be required to take “reasonable steps” to ensure ... Read More

Australia passes social media minimum age law, cracking down on app use by kids under 16

Australia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the ... Read More

Reactions to Australia's new law banning social media for children under 16

SYDNEY, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Australia on Thursday approved a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around ... Read More

Australia is adding Twitch to its social media ban for children

The breadth and reach of Australia's pioneering social media ban grows as livestream platform Twitch has now been added to the list of banned platforms for users under 16 years of age. The nationwide ... 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

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 says it plans to ban social media for users under 16 starting next year

The Southeast Asian nation joins a growing list of countries choosing to limit access to digital platforms due to concerns about child safety. Read More

Malaysia to ban social media for users under 16

Malaysia will bar children under 16 from social media platforms beginning next year, similar to the way Australia and Denmark have. Read More

Australia Plans Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Named platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Snapchat, TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit, and the streaming services Kick and Twitch. Read More