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Australia Enforces Under-16 Social Media Account Ban as Teens Find Workarounds

The law places compliance duties on designated platforms, with potential penalties up to A$50 million for failing to keep under-16s off accounts.

Australia Enforces Under‑16 Social Media Ban as Reddit Sues to Overturn Law

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect as Platforms Begin Mass Deactivations

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect Nationwide

Australia’s Under‑16 Social Media Ban Nears Enforcement as Malaysia Sets 2026 Plan With ID Checks

Denmark Reaches Deal to Set 15 as Minimum Age for Certain Social Media

Australia Orders Tech Platforms to Prepare for Under‑16 Social Media Ban by December

Australia Extends Under-16 Social Media Ban to YouTube