Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban: Lessons for Sri Lanka on Digital Policy and Youth Protection
On December 10, 2025, Australia became the first country in the world to enforce a nationwide ban on social media use for children under 16. Platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Twitch, and Threads are now legally required to block accounts belonging to minors. Companies face fines of up to A$49.5 million (USD […]