Australia, Social Media and TikTok

TikTok, Meta Brace for Australian Social Media Ban Fallout
Australia’s controversial new law barring under-16s from social media is one of the toughest crackdowns yet on platforms including Facebook and TikTok as governments worldwide grasp for ways to protect children from harmful content.
Meta, TikTok, Snapchat Could Face $32M Fines As Australia Enforces Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Australia has enacted a law banning social media for under-16s, with strict penalties for platforms like Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat, sparking debate over youth mental health versus privacy and access rights,
Australia bans social media for children under 16. Meta, TikTok unhappy
The bill, which cleared the Senate on Thursday, mandates social media companies to strengthen age verification processes to prevent children under 16 from using platforms such as Facebook, Instagram,
Meta, TikTok, Google Slam Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Global tech giants including Meta, TikTok and Google have heavily criticized Australian legislation to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, setting the stage for a policy fight as the government tries to push the bill through parliament this week.
Australia Bans Elon Musk's X, TikTok, Other Social Media, for Under-16s
The new law will deliver a message to tech companies to "clean up their act," the country's prime minister has said.
Australia’s social media ban is as big a TikTok threat as US
Under the law, Australians under 16 will be banned from opening accounts on all major social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Reddit — even with parental permission. The social media groups will be responsible for policing this, or face fines of up to $32.5mn.
TikTok, Meta react to social media ban in Australia for kids under 16
Big tech giants such as TikTok, Meta and Snapchat have broken their silence over social media ban in Australia for kids under the age of 16.Shortly after the law which prohibits teenagers below 16 from accessing social platforms like TikTok,
Australia passes landmark social media ban for children under 16
Australia’s Parliament has passed groundbreaking legislation banning social media use for children under 16, marking a significant move that could influence global social media regulation.
Tech firms criticize Australia’s ‘rushed’ social media ban for kids
Last year, France passed legislation that requires children under 15 to get a parent’s permission before getting a social media platform, but local media reports that technical challenges have led to a lack of enforcement. Norway is also hoping to enforce a strict minimum age of 15 to access social media.
Australia Passes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Australia has passed the world's first ban on social media use by children under 16 years old, a law that could hurt platforms like X, TikTok, Snap, Facebook and Instagram.
How Australia’s controversial social media ban for children compares to other countries
New law banning social media for children under 16 ignites debate over impact on child safety, online freedom and tech policies
Can you stop a teen from using TikTok? Australia is about to find out.
Australia passed a law banning children under 16 from using social media apps like TikTok and Snapchat. Whether it can be ...
As Meta, TikTok, X And Snapchat Stare At Tough Under-16 Ban, Australia's PM Says Destroy Personal Data 'Once Age Is Verified' Or Risk $32M Fine
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a plan to ban social media use for children under 16, requiring ...
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Australia leads global push to age-gate social media
Australia has kicked off a landmark process by announcing the world’s first national teen social media ban (for children aged ...