Australia Expands Social Media Ban to Include YouTube for Under-16s

Thu Jul 31 2025 10:27:59 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Australia Expands Social Media Ban to Include YouTube for Under-16s

In a groundbreaking move, Australia will ban under-16s from using YouTube, expanding its social media regulations aimed at protecting children.


Under the newly unveiled regulations, teenagers in Australia will not be allowed to have accounts on YouTube, though they can still view content, a significant policy shift that reflects growing concerns about online safety among youth.



Australia is set to implement a pioneering social media ban that now includes YouTube for users under 16 years old. Initially planned to be exempt, the video-sharing platform's inclusion brings it in line with stringent restrictions on popular social networks like TikTok and Instagram, effective from December. While Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese champions the ban as a measure to protect children from online harms, YouTube, owned by Google, has voiced disagreements, emphasizing its value to younger users. Following recommendations from the eSafety Commissioner, who highlighted YouTube as a major source of harmful content for kids aged 10 to 15, the government has opted for a broad approach that distinguishes between social media and other online platforms, allowing exceptions for gaming and educational apps. The ban mandates severe penalties for non-compliance, with tech companies liable for substantial fines if they fail to enforce age restrictions. Further details on the implementation process will be shared during a forthcoming parliamentary session.

MORE ON THEME

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:36:49 GMT

**Australia's Landmark Social Media Ban Now Includes YouTube for Teens**

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:36:49 GMT
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:55:17 GMT

China Introduces Parental Subsidy to Encourage Birth Rates

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:55:17 GMT
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:49:37 GMT

Joan Anderson: The Unsung Pioneer of the Hula Hoop

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:49:37 GMT
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 05:25:24 GMT

### Unprecedented Coral Bleaching Crisis Hits Australia's Ningaloo Reef

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 05:25:24 GMT
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:40:03 GMT

Deepfake Scandal Unfolds: Indian Woman's Image Misused for Erotic AI Content**

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:40:03 GMT
Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:25:34 GMT

**French Cities Enforce Curfews Amid Rising Drug-Related Violence**

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:25:34 GMT
Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:34:09 GMT

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Schoolchildren in Bangladesh

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:34:09 GMT
Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:49:24 GMT

Major Lead Poisoning Cover-Up Uncovered in China’s Kindergarten Scandal

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:49:24 GMT
Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:14:33 GMT

Stranded British F-35B Fighter Jet Finally Takes Off from India to Australia

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:14:33 GMT
Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:15:34 GMT

Universal Music Group Moves to Launch US Stock Offering

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:15:34 GMT
Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:30:10 GMT

Lead Poisoning Cover-Up Revealed in Western China

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:30:10 GMT
Sun, 20 Jul 2025 04:14:26 GMT

Breaking Barriers: The Sound of Sign Language in K-Pop

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 04:14:26 GMT
Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:37:53 GMT

Charli XCX Ties the Knot with The 1975’s George Daniel in Joyous Ceremony

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:37:53 GMT
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:20:42 GMT

Russian Mother and Daughters Found Living in Cave in India: A Story of Survival or Distress?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:20:42 GMT
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:34:47 GMT

Enigmatic Tale of Russian Mother and Daughters Found in Karnataka Cave

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:34:47 GMT
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:54:39 GMT

Unraveling the Enigma: Russian Family Rescued from a Cave in India

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 23:54:39 GMT
Wed, 16 Jul 2025 02:33:14 GMT

Study Reveals Decline in Vaping Rates Among Australian Youth Post-Ban

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 02:33:14 GMT
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:28:19 GMT

**China's Economy Thrives Amid Trump Tariffs with Global Investment Surge**

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:28:19 GMT
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:21:14 GMT

**Tragedy Strikes Gaza as Father Mourns Son Killed During Water Search**

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:21:14 GMT
Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:55:13 GMT

Australia’s Albanese Navigates Delicate Interactions with China Amid U.S. Pressures

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:55:13 GMT

Follow us

© 2024 SwissX REDD UK ltd. All Rights Reserved.