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

Worn Down by Worry, Parents Look Longingly at Australia’s Social Media Ban

After the country barred children under 16 from using social media, many parents have been asking whether similarly tough action is needed in their own countries. Read More

Australia social media ban explained: Why government plans to restrict accounts of under-16s

Australia has banned social media use for under-16s, forcing deactivation of existing accounts across major platforms. The move aims to protect children’s mental health after studies showed widespread ... Read More

Australia’s Social Media Ban Has Officially Taken Effect— Here’s What To Know

Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16. Here’s everything you need to know about the new law. Read More

Australia enforces historic social media ban for under-16s with $50 million penalty

Australia has implemented a landmark law banning social media for children under 16. The Online Safety Amendment Bill, passed in November 2024, came into effect on0, 2025. The government cites mental ... Read More

Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown

Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown on Wednesday, declaring it was time to "take back control" from formidable tech giants. A raft of popular apps and websites -- ... Read More

After Australia passes social media ban, lawmakers probed on why Congress hasn't done more to protect kids

After Australian teens were kicked off of social media this week following a nationwide social media ban for anyone in the country under the age of 16, several lawmakers and other political figures ... Read More

Australia’s social media ban is worth a shot

The world is watching as Australia experiments with a first-of-its-kind social media ban for children under 16. The lessons that emerge could help inform ... Read More

Australian mum of late teen says social media ban 'bittersweet'

Mia Bannister said she would give anything to have her son Ollie beside her as Australia rolled out a landmark social media ban for under-16s on Wednesday. Her 14-year-old took his life last year ... Read More

Reddit files legal challenge to Australia social media ban

Online discussion site Reddit launched a legal challenge Friday to Australia's social media ban on under-16s, just days after the landmark laws came into effect. This week, the country became the ... Read More

Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media in World First

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Luke Vargas: It's Fed Day. We'll look at the divide among policymakers on the ... Read More