Australian teens prepare for approaching social media ban

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2025-12-03

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Australia's social media ban will take effect next week with children under 16 set to be blocked from a range of social media platforms. As the date draws closer, there are concerns about the rise of platforms not covered by the ban but the federal government has vowed it will broaden its scope if the need arises.

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