• The law is set to come into effect one year after its adoption.
  • According to Reuters, while children in France and some U.S. states can access social media with parental consent, the new Australian ban does not allow such exceptions.
  • CNN reports that the ban will specifically target platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, Reddit, X, Facebook, and Instagram. YouTube is excluded because it is often used in schools for educational purposes. The list may expand to include other services in the future.
  • Once the law takes effect, companies will be required to deactivate accounts of children under 16 and prevent new registrations. Failure to comply could result in fines of up to 49.5 million AUD (approximately $32 million).
  • There are no penalties for parents or children who bypass the ban, as full responsibility is placed on social media platforms.
  • The Australian government introduced the bill in November 2024, acknowledging that it cannot completely block children from accessing social media and that some may find ways to circumvent the ban.