Australia's social media ban for under-16s takes effect in world first

Australia has enacted a law prohibiting individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, effective December 10, 2025. This groundbreaking legislation aims to protect minors from online risks such as cyberbullying and exposure to harmful content. The eSafety commissioner, Inman Grant, noted that compliance from social media companies has been challenging during the rollout of this ban.

Major Australian employers are scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, with some even discontinuing initiatives entirely, as a response to a growing US-led backlash against such efforts, often labeled as ‘anti-woke’. This trend has been highlighted in a recent report by Pride in Diversity, which indicates that the election of Donald Trump has significantly influenced these changes.

Australia has implemented a landmark ban on social media access for individuals under the age of 16, affecting major platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. This legislation, which took effect on December 10, 2025, aims to protect minors from online risks and is the first of its kind globally.

Young Australians aged 18 to 20 expressed their views on the upcoming social media ban for individuals under 16, which is set to take effect on December 10, 2025. The ban aims to protect minors from online risks such as cyberbullying and exposure to harmful content, reflecting a significant shift in how social media is regulated in Australia.

Australia has enacted a law banning social media access for individuals under the age of 16, set to take effect on December 10, 2025. This legislation aims to protect minors from online risks such as cyberbullying and exposure to harmful content, but concerns have been raised regarding the lack of scientific evidence supporting the ban.

Australia has implemented a groundbreaking ban on social media access for users under the age of 16, affecting platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch, and Threads. This legislation, which took effect on December 10, 2025, aims to protect minors from online risks by removing their accounts from these platforms.

Australia has enacted a law prohibiting individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, set to take effect on December 10, 2025. This legislation aims to mitigate online risks for minors, including cyberbullying and exposure to harmful content, as critics express concerns about normalizing surveillance and cutting off support networks for young people.

Australia has announced a ban on social media for children under 16, claiming it will be the world's 'first domino' in addressing youth safety online. This legislation is set to take effect next month, despite facing a legal challenge from a rights advocacy group questioning its constitutionality.