Australia banned social media for under 16
Infographic chart showing current use of social media and communication platforms by Australian children aged 10-15, according to a July 2025 eSafety Commissioner report. (Graphic by Janis LATVELS / AFP)
December 09, 2025 05:04 PM GMT+03:00
More than 1 million social media accounts held by users under 16 are set to be deactivated in Australia on Wednesday in a divisive world-first ban that has inflamed a culture war and is being closely watched in the United States and elsewhere.
December 09, 2025 05:04 PM GMT+03:00