'Taking away my purpose' - Influencers on Australia's social media ban

Oprah Winfrey praises Australia's social media ban for children

SYDNEY — American talk show host Oprah Winfrey has praised Australia’s decision to ban social media for under-16s from next week, saying the move would help young people socialize more. The law, due to take effect on December 10, will block children and teenagers from platforms such as TikTok, Meta’s META.O Instagram and Snap’s SNAP.N Snapchat. The government says the ban will protect young […] The post Oprah Winfrey praises Australia’s social m…

Oprah Winfrey praises Australia’s social media ban for children

She was particularly concerned about the impact of the internet on young boys. Read more at straitstimes.com.

'Taking away my purpose' - Influencers on Australia's social media ban

Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change their lives.

Teens Seek Alternatives to Australia's Social Media Ban: Where Will They Turn?

As Australia readies itself to restrict access to 10 major social media platforms for users under 16, lesser-known companies are targeting the teen demographic, often engaging underage influencers for promotional content. “With a social media ban on the horizon, I’ve discovered a cool new app we can switch to,” stated one teenage TikTok influencer during [...] The post Teens Seek Alternatives to Australia’s Social Media Ban: Where Will They Turn…

Young Nats Slam Social Media Ban

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington with Federal Young Nationals president Charlie Plant (Photo: Nanango Electorate Office) December 5, 2025 The Federal Young Nationals have called on the Federal Government to scrap the social media ban for under 16s which comes into effect next week. From December 10, social media companies will be legally required to ensure that Australians under the age of 16 cannot set up accounts on their platforms, and tha…