Social Media News Australia Passes Landmark Social Media Ban For Under 16s

Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens

Australia's internet regulator said a teen social media ban would be the first domino to fall in a global push to rein in Big Tech, as Meta's Instagram, Facebook and Threads began locking out hundreds ... Read More

YouTube says it will comply with Australia's teen social media ban

This is a disappointing update to share. This law will not fulfill its promise to make kids safer online and will, in fact, make Australian kids less safe on YouTube,” the company said in a statement. Read More

Oprah Winfrey praises Australia's social media ban for children

American talk show host Oprah Winfrey has praised Australia's decision to ban social media for under-16s from next week, saying the move would help young people socialise more. Read More

Australia is banning social media for teens. Others could follow.

The world is watching Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16. But some experts say the policy will face difficulties. Read More

Australia's teen social media ban has unofficially begun. Here's what you need to know

A fter more than a year of planning and global scrutiny, the teen social media ban is finally a reality for more than 20 million Australian residents. While the law officially kicks in on December 10, ... Read More

A look at Australia's upcoming social media ban for children under age 16

NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with Susan Sawyer of the University of Melbourne about Australia's new ban on social media for children under 16. It goes into effect next week. Read More

How Australian teens are planning to get around their social media ban

From legal challenges to lesser-known apps, the teenagers of Australia are already preparing to push back against a law that will see under 16s banned from social media ... Read More

Massive online hate and cyberbullying: Here’s why Australia has banned social media platforms for children under 16

Australia has brought in a law to ban social media for children under 16 starting December 10, 2025. This landmark law aims to safeguard young minds from online dangers. A recent survey reveals ... Read More

How do social media rules for under 16s differ around the world?

So how does Australia's ban on social media for under 16s compare to rules in other countries to protect young people online? Let's take a look. Read More

YouTube attacks Australia's world-first social media ban

YouTube on Wednesday attacked Australia's looming social media ban for under-16s as rushed, but the government called the policy a shield to protect children from "predatory" algorithms. Read More

YouTube says children to be ‘less safe’ under Australia social media ban

Video streaming giant YouTube on Wednesday attacked Australia’s looming social media ban for under-16s, denouncing the world-first laws as “rushed” and unrealistic. Australia will from Dec. 10 ban ... Read More

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

Meta announced Thursday that it will close the Instagram and Facebook accounts of Australian users under age 16 early next month as the country’s landmark social media ban begins to take effect. The ... Read More