Australia implements world first social media ban for children under 16

Wednesday 10 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 10 Dec 2025, 10:43am

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Australia has become the first country to ban social media access for children under 16. Major platforms, including Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat, are required to block underage users or face fines. While some companies have already begun removing younger users, reports suggest some teenagers are attempting to find loopholes.

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1. RNZWed 10 Dec 2025, 5:00am

   Australia's social media ban for children takes effect in world first (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 10 Dec 2025, 6:00am

   Australian social media ban: What you need to know (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 10 Dec 2025, 8:19am

   Australia's social media ban for kids kicks in (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldWed 10 Dec 2025, 10:43am

   Act and Greens wary of under-16 social media ban as Australia’s comes into force (opens in new tab)