Australia Implements World-First Social Media Ban: TikTok Announces Compliance Measures for Under-16 Users

Dec 05, 2025 04:16 pm CST

Australia's pioneering legislation banning under-16s from social media platforms takes effect December 10, with TikTok announcing full compliance while offering affected users options to verify age or recover accounts when eligible. The unprecedented measure aims to protect youth mental health as other countries consider similar regulations despite freedom of speech concerns.