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Australia Launches Campaign to Limit Kids' Social Media Use

10/17/2025

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Australia has launched a public education campaign to help children disengage from social media ahead of legislation setting a 16-year age limit for Facebook and TikTok accounts.
In December, companies could face fines up to 50 million Australian dollars for non-compliance.
Denmark's ambassador noted Australia’s approach and said international collaboration is needed, a point echoed by the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant who emphasized easing children into the transition.

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Australia has launched a public education campaign to help children disengage from social media ahead of legislation setting a 16-year age limit for Facebook and TikTok accounts.
In December, companies could face fines up to 50 million Australian dollars for non-compliance.
Denmark's ambassador noted Australia’s approach and said international collaboration is needed, a point echoed by the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant who emphasized easing children into the transition.