Australia will enforce social media ban for children under 16 despite court challenge

The Australian government says children under 16 will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a legal ...

Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?

The Australian government has so far named nine platforms to be included in the ban: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, ...

Another Country Just Banned Social Media for Kids Under 16

Malaysia will ban people 16 years and younger from using social media in 2026, following a similar move by Australia a year ...
Biometric Update

Australian opposition politician challenges age checks for social media

Australia’s Digital Freedom Project holds that the country’s age restrictions for social media, and mandated age verification ...
The Next Hint

First Social Media Ban For Children: A Decision By Australian Law

All under the age of 16 in Australia can not access social media apps such as TikTok, YouTube, X, and more. The ban begins on ...
WFAE

A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 is first in the world

MELBOURNE, Australia — A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first law. The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, ...
Tempo.co English

Malaysia Plans to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16, Following Australia

Before Malaysia, Australia will implement this rule starting December 2025. France, Denmark, Italy, and Norway are also ...

Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year

The move is part of a broader effort to shield young people from online harm like cyberbullying, scams and sexual ...
Houston Public Media

A social media ban in Australia for children under 16 is first in the world

MELBOURNE, Australia — A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first law. A historic new law would protect kids online and hold tech companies ...