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The BBC interviewed Australian youth regarding the social media restriction for those under 16, three months after the legislation was enacted on 10 December 2025.
As per the law, social media platforms are required to implement “reasonable measures” to prevent minors from accessing their services, with potential penalties of up to A$49.5m (£24.5m) for non-compliance.
There are no penalties for children or parents regarding violations of the restriction.
The Australian authorities reported that 4.7 million accounts belonging to individuals under 16 were deactivated, deleted, or limited shortly after the ban was initiated.
