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Twitch Joins Australia’s Teen Ban on Social Platforms

11/21/2025

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The Australian internet regulator said Twitch, owned by Amazon, will be included in the teen ban because it emphasizes online social interaction, effective December 10, 2025.
The ban targets platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
Platforms must prevent users under 16 from creating accounts.
They must also close existing under-16 accounts.

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The Australian internet regulator said Twitch, owned by Amazon, will be included in the teen ban because it emphasizes online social interaction, effective December 10, 2025.
The ban targets platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
Platforms must prevent users under 16 from creating accounts.
They must also close existing under-16 accounts.