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Australia begins world-first social media ban for under-16s; millions of accounts affected
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December 10, 2025December 10, 2025Breaking News, Tech

Australia begins world-first social media ban for under-16s; millions of accounts affected

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Rollout triggers mixed reactions from parents as major platforms begin deleting underage accounts Australia on Wednesday rolled out a world-first ban preventing children under 16 from using major social media platforms, leading to millions of young users losing access to their accounts. Facebook, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok, Reddit, Kick and Twitch have begun removing...