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Social media ban for kids?

News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/01/2026

» Australia notched up a world first last December when it imposed a nationwide social media ban on users under 16 through the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill. The law prohibits them from holding accounts on major platforms including TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Threads.