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Australia Bans YouTube for Under-16s Amid Safety Concerns

8/1/2025

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Australia is tightening its grip on social media, adding YouTube to its ban for children under 16 starting December 10. This move, reversing a previous exemption, seeks to shield young users from the platform's potential dangers, as studies reveal many have faced distressing experiences. Breaching this ban could lead to hefty fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars.

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Australia is tightening its grip on social media, adding YouTube to its ban for children under 16 starting December 10. This move, reversing a previous exemption, seeks to shield young users from the platform's potential dangers, as studies reveal many have faced distressing experiences. Breaching this ban could lead to hefty fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars.