2025-12-10
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says she has had a “shit” time trying to implement the social media ban while also balancing her personal life. [video]
The Guardian
Australia's ban on under-16 social media users takes effect, as Meta, YouTube, and others remove users; platforms that don't comply risk up to AU$49.5M in fines
Accounts held by users under 16 must be removed on apps that include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and Threads under ban
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says she has had a “shit” time trying to implement the social media ban while also balancing her personal life. [video]
The Guardian
Australia eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says under-16s slipping through the cracks of the social media ban will be “booted off” the platforms in time
Albanese says commencement of ban a ‘proud day’ for him as prime minister, while eSafety commissioner unconcerned by reports of children bypassing restrictions