Australia’s under-16 social media ban due to come into effect

In one of the world’s most sweeping digital crackdowns, Australia is set to ban all social media access to users under 16 years old. The new law, set to take effect on December 10, 2025, forces social media platforms to block minors from logging in, threatening billion-dollar fines for non-compliance. Over a million teen accounts face deactivation as notifications have already begun rolling out.