Australia’s social media ban for under-16s

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Australia Social Media Ban Takes Effect in World First
Annie Wang, 14, poses after an interview discussing Australia’s social media ban for users under 16, which is scheduled to take effect on December 10, in Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams SYDNEY,

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Australian social media ban: when does it start, how will it work and what apps are being banned for under-16s?
Australia begins enforcing social media law banning children under 16 from major platforms
Social media ban for under-16s could open door for scammers to target confused Australians
Cyber criminals will be looking to exploit any opportunity to hustle vulnerable Australians working through the country’s new social media ban for children under 16, experts have warned on day one of ...

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Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia's world-first ban
Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect
Australian teens navigate new world without social media as ban takes effect
The government says the ban is aimed at protecting young people from harmful content, but critics suggest it could isolate vulnerable teenagers and push children into unregulated corners of the intern...

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Australia's social media ban takes effect in world first
Australian PM says social media ban a 'proud day' - but some teens say they still have access
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