In a world-first, Australia is banning social media for people under 16. While other jurisdictions abroad have limited access without parental permission, this is one of the toughest restrictions.
Key Points
- Under the legislation, platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit and X will impose age limits to users under 16 - but exemptions will apply to health and education services including YouTube, Messenger Kids, WhatsApp, Kids Helpline and Google Classroom.
- Companies that fail to enforce the ban could be fined up to $50 million.
- The ban is set to come into effect in 12 months' time - and t here's been mixed reactions on this from young people.
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