‘Behavioural cocaine’: Australia defends social media ban for kids; no TikTok, Instagram for under-16s

Australia is implementing a ban on social media access for individuals under 16, aiming to shield them from harmful online influences and predatory algorithms. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube face significant fines if they fail to prevent underage users from creating accounts.

Dec 3, 2025 1

‘Behavioural cocaine’: Australia defends social media ban for kids; no TikTok, Instagram for under-16s
Australia is implementing a ban on social media access for individuals under 16, aiming to shield them from harmful online influences and predatory algorithms. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube face significant fines if they fail to prevent underage users from creating accounts.
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