Snapchat Implements Age Verification in Australia Before December's Under-16 Social Media Ban

Nov 24, 2025 04:00 pm CST

Snapchat has begun age verification processes for Australian teens ahead of the country's December 10 ban on under-16s accessing major social media platforms. The landmark legislation will require platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to remove underage users or face significant penalties, while experts question the practicality of enforcing such restrictions despite their protective intent.