Australia Enforces Worlds First Social Media Ban for Under 16

Aman Trailblazer

2025-12-10 19:39

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Australia just activated the worlds first nationwide ban on social media accounts for anyone under 16. Starting today, every major tech platform is required to delete existing underage accounts and block new ones. The rules also force companies to use stricter age verification systems to make sure no one under 16 can sign up. This is now one of the toughest child safety crackdowns anywhere as the government pushes to reduce online harm and protect minors.

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