How Australia’s tough social media ban compares to laws in other countries
Laws will bar under-16s from accessing social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit and X
Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16, one of the world’s toughest regulations targeting big tech.
The laws, which will come into effect from late 2025, will bar under-16s from being able to access social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit and X.