States, Territories Back Proposed Law to Ban Under 16s From Social Media Access

Australia is moving fast to limit the amount of exposure young people have to social media.

A photo of logos of major social media platforms and companies taken in Canberra, Australia, on Nov. 7, 2024. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

The Albanese government’s proposal to restrict social media access for children under 16 has won approval from all six Australian states and two territories.

Under the new legislation, tech companies that fail to enforce age restrictions will face hefty penalties.