Australia BANS Social Media for Kids Under 16 | Facebook, Instagram, TikTok Now ILLEGAL for Minors

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia will ban social media use for children under 16 to ensure their safety online. The new regulation, part of the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024, comes into effect on 10 December 2025. The legislation will make it illegal for minors under 16 to create or maintain accounts on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Reddit, and Kick.

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