The social media accounts of Australians aged under-16 must be deactivated, with companies facing fines for not complying.

The Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 has been sold by the Australian government as a ...

Global online forum Reddit has filed a court challenge to Australia’s world-first law that bans Australian children younger ...

Public debate on the ban has focused on parenting choices. But the real issue is corporate compliance, technical design, and ...

Australia’s world-first social media ban for those under the age of 16 is in full effect – but many teenagers have said they believe it’s pointless. Unlike some of their peers, 14-year-old Sydney ...

With the SSA cutting in-person visits, going online is essential. Our guide walks you through setting up your account, using login.gov, and managing your benefits.

Olympic athletes need sponsorships to pursue their sport. Some Australian families pay bills because their kids create ...

Kids in Australia will no longer be able to have accounts on social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat as ...

Meta has started removing Australian children under 16 years old from its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms, a week before an official teen social media ban begins. The tech giant announced ...

A digital freedom advocacy group and two "representative" young Australians have filed proceedings in the High Court challenging the incoming social media age ban. Their case will argue that the laws ...

Two teenagers have launched a legal challenge over Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16s. Noah Jones and Macy Neyland argue the forthcoming ban is “unconstitutional” because it takes ...

The company said the new law, which makes it illegal for children under 16 to have social media accounts, infringes on ...