New age restrictions for social media
On December 10, 2025, Australia became the first country to restrict social media access for users under 16 years old. Following the ban, eSafety reported that 4.7 million under-16 accounts were deactivated. Experts warn that while challenges exist for advertisers, many restrictions on targeting children were already in place prior to the new regulations.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 23:00 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 23:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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