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Legal threat as social media given final doomscrolling

The final push notifications are being received and last feeds scrolled as Australian children prepared to be kicked off social media in a landmark move.

AAP · Dec 8, 2025

Boy, 15, clears Snapchat’s visual age check ahead of Australia’s social media ban taking full effect

Sydney teen, who used fake date of birth when creating account, asked to verify age through selfie before Wednesday’s ban begins

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2025

Has Australia's social media ban been delayed?

Australia's under-16s social media ban kicks off on December 10. Despite pushback, there's no delay, and platforms like Meta are already complying.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 8, 2025

Australia wants to end the era of kids on social media with international ban hailed as ‘first domino’ in global movement

If Meta, Google, and others can’t figure out how to block accounts of users under 16 years old, they’ll be fined $33 million per breach.

Fortune · Dec 4, 2025

Teens hoping to get around Australia’s social media ban are rushing to smaller apps. Where are they going?

As Meta begins deleting accounts and the deadline looms, children have already begun to flock to platforms not included in the banned list, like Coverstar, Lemon8, Yope and Rednote

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2025

Meta starts removing accounts for under-16s ahead of Australia social media ban

Under-16s on Meta platforms are starting to have their accounts removed ahead of Australia’s world-first social media ban.

Euronews · Dec 4, 2025

Australia's social media ban comes into force next week - here's what it means for your privacy & security

Australia's social media ban will come into effect on Wednesday, December 10. Privacy and security experts remain skeptical about its impact, while others praise its role protecting kids online.

TechRadar · Dec 2, 2025

The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’

The use of ‘nudify’ apps is becoming more and more prevalent, with hundreds of teachers having seen images created by pupils, often of their peers. The fallout is huge – and growing fast

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025

Teen Sues Government: Claims Ban On TikTok, Snapchat For Teenagers Will Be 'More Dangerous'

An Australian teen is suing the government over its upcoming ban on TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram for under-16s, arguing the crackdown will make the internet less safe for young people rather than protect them.

International Business Times UK · Dec 2, 2025

Ready or not, social media ban demands a family plan

Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 is imminent but the details of its rollout and enforcement remain fuzzy.

AAP · Nov 29, 2025