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

What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban

The country is barring children under 16 from social media, with a sweeping federal law that is one of the first attempts at a nationwide regulation. Read More

Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Coming on Wednesday. Here’s What That Means

Starting Dec. 10, all Australians under the age of 16 will be banned from social media. The list of banned platforms currently includes TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Snapchat, YouTube, ... Read More

Australia’s Social Media Age Ban Is Days Away. Here Is What It Really Means.

Public debate on the ban has focused on parenting choices. But the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and safe spaces for young people. Read More

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

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

Expert declares Australia’s social media ban ‘most significant child-protection measure ever’

Australia’s looming social media ban for under-16s is the most significant child‑protection measure ever taken anywhere in the world and dwarfs all other efforts, a leading ­expert has declared. Read More

Australia is banning children under 16 from social media: Here’s what happens now

With Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 just a week away, we break down what it is about, how it works, and which platforms are affected. 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

YouTube says Australia social media ban makes children 'less safe'

YouTube on Wednesday attacked Australia's looming social media ban for under-16s, denouncing the world-first laws as "rushed" and saying they will make children less safe online. 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

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

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