Australia Implements Unprecedented Social Media Age Restrictions Including Reddit and Kick Platform

Nov 05, 2025 02:22 pm CST

Australia expands its world-first teen social media ban to include Reddit and Kick, with penalties up to $32 million for platforms failing to block users under 16. The regulations take effect December 10, with the eSafety Commissioner maintaining a dynamic list of restricted platforms while continuously evaluating emerging services to protect young users online.