As the ban came into effect on Wednesday, a raft of the world's most popular apps and websites face US$33 million in fines if they fail to purge Australia-based users younger than 16.

Other countries are considering less drastic ways to control teenagers' social media use. On Nov. 30, Singapore said it would ban the use of smartphones on secondary school…

Critics say new law is 'normalising surveillance' for young people and risks cutting them off from support networks.

Accounts held by users under 16 must be removed on apps that include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and Threads under ban

As the ban came into effect on Wednesday, a raft of the world's most popular apps and websites face US$33 million in fines if they fail to purge Australia-based users younger than…

Children under 16 can no longer access 10 of the world's biggest platforms, including Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.

Australian youth will lose access to their social media accounts amid a national law that takes effect on Wednesday and is the world's first such ban.

The new law requires tech platforms to ensure that Australians aged under 16 don't hold accounts.

Ban requires 10 largest social networks to lock out children under 16 or face hefty fines

Australia has enacted the world's first ban on social media usage for users under the age of 16, in a move expected to be monitored by global lawmakers.

Australia's new social media ban for minors puts governments, platforms, and families at the center of a growing debate over online harm, privacy, and enforcement.