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Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s by 2025

4/16/2026

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  • Australia enacted a December 2025 ban on social media access for individuals under 16.
  • The law requires social media companies to deactivate existing under-16 accounts.
  • The law imposes fines on platforms that violate the ban.
  • A study shows 61% of affected youths still access these platforms.
  • Educators report fewer incidents at schools.