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Australia Implements Social Media Ban for Under-16s by 2025

11/8/2025

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Australia will begin a social media ban for users under 16 on December 10, 2025.
Reddit and Kick join Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram as EU and UK pursue online safety.
Companies face penalties up to A$50 million for failing to deactivate underage accounts.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the ban's importance and global attention.
Denmark proposes a similar ban for users under 15 with parental consent from age 13.

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Story summary

Australia will begin a social media ban for users under 16 on December 10, 2025.
Reddit and Kick join Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram as EU and UK pursue online safety.
Companies face penalties up to A$50 million for failing to deactivate underage accounts.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the ban's importance and global attention.
Denmark proposes a similar ban for users under 15 with parental consent from age 13.