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In a groundbreaking move, Australia is set to enforce the world's strictest social media regulations by banning users under 16 from accessing platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and others.

The new law will deliver a message to tech companies to "clean up their act," the country's prime minister has said.

Australian Senate Passes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16 Australia has introduced a significant law banning social media access for children under 16. The legislation addresses concerns about cyberbullying,

Australia passes world's first social media ban for under-16s, setting global precedent for youth online protection while raising concerns about implementation and unintended consequences.

Australia’s house of representatives approved the bill with bipartisan support, ending a legislative process that started just a week ago. Social media giants swiftly criticized the new bill, and raised concerns about the “rushed” process to get it passed and missing details about enforcement.