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Australia's New Law: Social Media Ban for Under-16s

10/28/2025

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), TikTok, and Snapchat will comply with Australia's new law banning users under 16 from social media, effective December 10.
The law requires platforms to remove underage accounts or face fines up to A$49.5 million.
Executives warned of enforcement challenges and potential unintended consequences, while industry critics called the law vague and rushed and urged clearer guidelines, with possible extensions to WhatsApp and Twitch.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), TikTok, and Snapchat will comply with Australia's new law banning users under 16 from social media, effective December 10.
The law requires platforms to remove underage accounts or face fines up to A$49.5 million.
Executives warned of enforcement challenges and potential unintended consequences, while industry critics called the law vague and rushed and urged clearer guidelines, with possible extensions to WhatsApp and Twitch.