Australia has enacted a new law banning social media access for individuals under 16, commencing December 10-11, 2025.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged nearly one million affected teenagers to engage in offline pursuits, acknowledging their awareness of growing up with algorithms.Platforms such as
Facebook,
Instagram,
Threads,
YouTube,
X,
Snapchat,
TikTok, and
Twitch must implement age verification, facing fines up to AUD 49.5 million for non-compliance.