Will Aussie Kids Now Need Government Permission to Log In? Social Media Crackdown Raises Alarms

Australia is set to become the first country to ban social media accounts for users under 16, starting December 10. Communications Minister Anika Wells calls the move a response to “behavioural cocaine” engineered to addict teens. The eSafety Commission will begin compliance checks on major platforms from December 11, demanding data on underage accounts. The government plans a two-year evidence-based review as it monitors shifts to alternate apps. What does this unprecedented policy mean for teens, tech companies, and global regulation trends? Watch to understand the full impact of Australia’s bold new digital rule.