
Australia’s New Under-16 Social Media Rules: What Parents Should Know
From 10 December, children under 16 will no longer be able to hold accounts on most major social media platforms. The goal is simple: reduce online risks such as bullying, predators, harmful content, and the rising mental-health impact of excessive screen time. Which Platforms Are Affected? Included: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, X (Twitter), Threads,








