Social Media Bans for Minors Are Going Global: Australia's Under-16 Law Sparks Worldwide Movement
January 28, 2026 — On December 10, 2025, Australia became the first country in the world to implement a nationwide ban on social media for children under 16, permanently locking millions of teenagers out of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Reddit, X (Twitter), Threads, Kick, and Twitch. With fines up to