Australia has made history. As of December 9, 2025, the country officially became the first nation to enact a nationwide ban on social-media use for children under the age of 16.
Major platforms — including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, X (Twitter), Reddit, Twitch and others have been ordered to block users under 16 or face fines up to AUD 49.5 million (~USD 33 million).







