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Australia Enforces Under-16 Social Media Ban

オーストラリア、16歳未満のソーシャルメディア禁止法施行

  • LEVEL0

    Australia started a new rule in December. Children under 16 cannot use social media now.

    Social media can be dangerous for kids. Under the ban, 10 apps, including Instagram and TikTok, must stop children under 16 from making accounts. The companies may have to pay big fines if they break the rule.

    Some teenagers may try to avoid the rule. However, the government will keep working hard to protect children online.

  • LEVEL1

    Australia began enforcing an under-16 social media ban in December. It is a world-first effort to protect children online.

    Children face various risks on social media, such as bullying and grooming. The ban targets 10 platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. They must stop users under 16 from having accounts. For violations, children face no penalties, but platforms face enormous fines.

    The government will update its list as needed. Authorities understand this will be a long-term effort, as teenagers may continue to seek ways around the ban.

  • LEVEL2

    Many countries are closely watching Australia, which began enforcing age-restricted social media rules in December. The world’s first policy of its kind aims to protect children from harmful online effects.

    Children face elevated risks on social media, such as bullying, grooming, and exposure to violent or pornographic content. Under the new rules, 10 major platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, must prevent users under 16 from creating accounts. There are no penalties for children who access restricted services. However, platforms that fail to comply may face fines of up to 49.5 million AUD.

    The government expects many children to migrate to new platforms, which it plans to add to the restricted-service list as needed. Authorities also acknowledge teenagers may continue to seek loopholes, but they remain committed to long-term efforts.