Social Media News: Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 goes into effect

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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 10 December 2025; Created: 10 December 2025; Last Updated: 10 December 2025

Australia’s social media ban for children 16 and under officially went into effect at midnight local time on Dec. 10.
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Posted: 2025-12-09 01:38:00

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