Australian online safety laws
X Complies with Australia's Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s: What This Means for Online Safety
Dec 10, 2025 08:21 am CST
Australia implements world-first legislation banning social media access for children under 16, with Elon Musk's X becoming the last major platform to announce compliance. All major social networks now face $33 million penalties for failing to remove underage users as the government takes unprecedented steps to protect youth from harmful online content and predatory algorithms.
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.