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Teen Social Media Ban Australia

Australian creators hit as teen ban cuts young audiences

Australian content creators are reporting sharp drops in followers and engagement after the country’s new social media ban for under-16s took effect, posing risks to income and forcing adjustments to content strategies.

11 Dec 2025-11:10
Australia’s teen social media ban drives creators abroad

YouTube star Jordan Barclay, who built a $50 million gaming content empire with 23 million subscribers, is considering leaving Australia after the government introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, set to take effect on December 10.

24 Nov 2025-13:49
Australia adds Twitch to new teen social media ban, excludes Pinterest

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has added Amazon-owned livestreaming platform Twitch to the country’s upcoming ban on social media use for people aged 16 and under. The rules come into effect on December 10, making Australia the first country in the world to implement such a restriction.

21 Nov 2025-09:59
Australia launches campaign promoting teen social media ban as ‘for the good of our kids’

Australia has unveiled a new multimillion-dollar advertising campaign framing its world-first social media ban for teenagers as a move made “for the good of our kids,” ahead of the law’s implementation in December.

14 Oct 2025-11:28
Australia expands teen social media ban to include YouTube

The Australian government has added YouTube to its world-first ban on social media use by teenagers, reversing an earlier decision to exempt the platform. The expanded ban, set to take effect in December, will prevent anyone under 16 from having a YouTube account.

30 Jul 2025-12:34

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