Credits: iStock Updated Dec 29, 2025 | 12:53 PM IST Summary Australia has banned social media use for under-16s, forcing deactivation of existing accounts across major platforms. The move aims to protect children’s mental health after studies showed widespread exposure to harmful content, grooming, and cyberbullying. Companies face heavy fines for breaches, while critics want the ban expanded to gaming platforms too.
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Australia Social Media Ban Explained: Why Government Plans to Restrict Accounts of Under-16s
Australia Social Media Ban Explained: Why Government Plans to Restrict Accounts of Under-16s