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Social media ban for children under 16 set to be enforced in Australia
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December 5, 2025
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3:16Now PlayingIn less than a week, Australia will restrict access to all social media platforms for any child under the age of 16.
The world-first policy - which comes into effect on December 10 - carries a fine of up to £25 million if the platforms do not take "reasonable steps" to stop children accessing their sites.
Sky's Nicole Johnston has been speaking to one mother whose child took their own life after experiencing cyber bullying.
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