Oz Social Media Ban For Kids

Australia’s government has enacted legislation prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media platforms to protect them from the harmful effects of online content, such as cyberbullying, exploitation, and exposure to inappropriate material. 

The Online Safety Amendment 

Under the new legislation, known as the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024, only just passed by the Australian Parliament in November, the ban will apply to social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Reddit, and X (formerly Twitter). However, messaging services, gaming platforms, and educational sites like YouTube are exempt from these restrictions, reflecting their different usage and content dynamics.