Australia to Block Social Media for Under-16s: Key Details Before the Ban Begins

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00:00You've had some questions about our social media ban for under-16s, so let's get into it.

00:05Question 1. Which social and gaming platforms are included?

00:10Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, X, Reddit, Kik and Twitch are all going to be included.

00:20Question 2. When does it come into effect?

00:23December 10. In just a couple of weeks' time.

00:26Question 3. I am over 16. Will I have to submit government ID to access my account?

00:34No. In fact, our legislation specifically prohibits platforms from requiring government-issued ID.

00:42Our social media ban is about making sure kids have a childhood.

00:46It's not going to be perfect, but it's too important not to give it a crack.