Australia is preparing to implement a world-first social media law that shifts the burden of child safety from parents to the global tech platforms. This landmark change, which takes effect on 10 December 2025 , aims to give young Australians crucial developmental years away from the pressures of addictive and at times toxic social media feeds.

For the average Australian family, the new law introduces strict boundaries, significant confusion, and powerful penalties for the tech giants.

1. The Core Rule: A Hard Age Limit of 16

The central pillar of the law is establishing a mandatory minimum age of 16 years for holding an account on services defined as an “Age-Restricted Social Media Platform.”

Who is Banned? Australians under 16 years old will be unable to create or maintain an

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