Social media minimum age FAQs
These translated fact sheets explain the new social media age restrictions designed to keep Australians under 16 safer online. They outline why the restrictions have been introduced, which platforms will be affected, and what social media companies must do to comply with the law. The fact sheets also cover penalties for non-compliance and answer common questions about the social media ‘ban’ or delay, helping families understand what the changes mean in practice.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- General, Parents or carers, Young people
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- November 2025
- Last reviewed:
- January 2026
Multilingual resources
Arabic - Social media minimum age FAQs
Chinese (Simplified) - Social media minimum age FAQs
Chinese (Traditional) - Social media minimum age FAQs
Korean - Social media minimum age FAQs
Vietnamese - Social media minimum age FAQs
