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Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s to Boost Safety

10/15/2025

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Australia will implement a social media ban for users under-16s, effective December 10, to strengthen online safety.
The A$14 million campaign titled "For The Good Of" promotes the ban and aims to protect youth from harmful content.
Critics, including YouTube, warn the ban could have unintended consequences and limit opportunities for young creators.
Legal experts warn the ban could trigger constitutional challenges.

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Story summary

Australia will implement a social media ban for users under-16s, effective December 10, to strengthen online safety.
The A$14 million campaign titled "For The Good Of" promotes the ban and aims to protect youth from harmful content.
Critics, including YouTube, warn the ban could have unintended consequences and limit opportunities for young creators.
Legal experts warn the ban could trigger constitutional challenges.