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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Anna Katrina Sevilla

Harry and Meghan's Archewell Foundation Backs Australia's Teen App Ban But Calls For Real Support

The Royals have released their view on Australia's social media ban - a 'disappointing' update (Credit: AFP News)

Australia is in the spotlight as it enforces the social media ban for users under the age of 16, in reference to the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 from today, 10 December 2025.

The bill mandates that underage users be blocked from major social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X, Threads, Snapchat, YouTube, Twitch, Kick, and Reddit, or risk being penalised AUD49.5 million (£24.71 million) for failure to implement.

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