What to expect as the under-16s social media ban begins

SBS News In Depth
05/12/2025 7 min
What to expect as the under-16s social media ban begins

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Starting next Wednesday, Australia will become the first country in the world to ban under-16s from having social media accounts, forcing major platforms to comply with the law or face fines of up to $50 million. The Albanese government says the move will protect young people from harmful algorithms and negative mental-health impacts. Many parents support the change, while critics warn that tech-savvy teens are likely to find workarounds to the measures.

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