Overview

• Australia’s eSafety regulator has asked 16 additional companies to self-assess whether their services fall under the under-16 restriction, calling the current list initial and subject to expansion.
• Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat and YouTube are explicitly listed for restriction under the law taking effect on December 10, 2025.
• Messaging services, online games and dating apps could be brought into scope, with WhatsApp, Twitch, Match Group’s apps, Roblox and Discord among services under review.
• The Australian government published implementation guidelines on September 16, warning that noncompliant platforms could face fines.
• The European Commission says all options remain open on minimum-age rules, has convened an expert group, and notes several member states are pushing proposals while technical age-verification challenges persist.