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Social media users under the age of 16 have had their accounts locked under new laws that came into effect as of December 10, 2025.

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00:00This is the day when Australian families are taking back power from these big tech companies
00:07and they're asserting the right of kids to be kids and for parents to have greater peace of mind.
00:16So this is a proud day, it won't be simple, it'll be a difficult period going through, any transition is of course.
00:24But we also want to have those discussions between parents and teachers and young people and to engage.
00:33This is a very important reform. The world is watching. This is a global issue and a global problem.
00:40Malaysia kicks in on January 1. Indonesia is bringing in reforms.
00:46I note the report that you've just had about actions in the European Union, New Zealand, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is very supportive of this reform.
00:59And so this is about people taking back power. New technology can do wonderful things.
01:06But we need to make sure that humans are in control of our own destiny and that is what this is about, particularly focused on our youngest Australians.
01:18This is what this is about, particularly in the country.
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