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Social media minimum age FAQs

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