Australia has implemented a new law that prohibits anyone under 16 from using social media. The purpose behind this is to prevent negative impacts on young people. This law will be applicable from December 2025.
Australia is one of the first major democracies and now a law applicable to all come under 16. All the account such as Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, Kick, Reddit, Twitch and X are completely banned from 10 December 2025,all the account that already created below 16 age are suspended.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has already declared the ban as a success because families are discussing social media use. Some youngsters, as well as their parents, are anticipated to violate the rule, but neither face any penalties.
The main reason of this decision and law is amid growing concerns about the impact of social media on children’s health and safety.
What happened to the account that already exist?
If a user is available in snapchat and is below 16 then the account is suspended till they turn to 16.
For YouTube account holders will be automatically signed out on December 10. Their channels will no longer be visible; however, their data will be kept so that they can reactivate their accounts once they reach the age of 16. Children will still be able to view YouTube without logging in.
Same thing applicable for all other platforms like TikTok, Twitch, Meta, reddit, X. all have their own Process.
Platform Account that does Not ban are
These platforms Discord, GitHub, Google Classroom, LEGO Play, Messenger, Pinterest, Roblox, Steam and Steam Chat, WhatsApp and YouTube Kids are not banned because they are educational platform where they can gain knowledge also.
