Australia just made history. Starting December 10, 2025, kids under 16 won’t be allowed to use social media, at all. No Instagram, no TikTok, no Snapchat.
It’s part of the Online Safety Amendment Bill 2024, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it’s about giving childhood back to kids.
We’ve all seen it. Kids glued to their phones, scrolling endlessly through feeds designed to keep them hooked. The government says enough is enough.
The law targets real problems: cyberbullying, exposure to harmful content, and the mental health toll that comes with constant screen time.
Studies show social media can mess with sleep, self-esteem, and emotional growth, especially for teens still figuring out who they are.
If you’re under 16, you won’t be able to sign up for or keep accounts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X (Twitter), YouTube, Reddit, and Kick.
Albanese put it simply on social media: “This is about letting kids be kids.”
He stressed this isn’t about taking away freedom, it’s about protecting young people while their brains are still developing.
The goal is to give parents more control and peace of mind in a digital world that often feels out of control.
