Australia’s Social Media Ban For People Under 16 Takes Effect
December 10, 2025
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4:15Now PlayingAustralia’s Social Media Ban For People Under 16 Takes Effect
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as posted by the channelOne million social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube and others have been deactivated across Australia as the world’s first nationwide ban for people under age 16 takes effect. The move is driven by fears about the impact of social media on children’s mental health. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.
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