From 10 December 2025, the Australian Government will introduce new laws designed to protect young people online by restricting access to social media for those under the age of 16. This landmark reform marks a major step forward in addressing growing concerns about the impact of social media on children’s mental health and development.
These changes aim to create a safer, more balanced digital environment by shifting responsibility back onto social media platforms to verify user ages and reduce exposure to harmful content. For many families, this is a welcome and long-awaited move that recognises mounting evidence linking early social media use with anxiety, poor sleep, body image concerns and reduced wellbeing.
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