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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 11 February 2026; Created: 11 February 2026; Last Updated: 11 February 2026

Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit and streaming platforms Kick and Twitch are affected by the ban. Children under the age of 16 in Australia are no longer allowed to ...
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Posted: 2026-02-09 09:48:00

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