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YouTube Warns Australia Social Media Ban Will Not Keep Children Safe

Advocates warn the ban on under-16s will cut off crucial online support for regional LGBTQIA+ youth, with 91% of queer teens saying social media helped them find community, a survey found.

  • Google stated that Australia's social media ban for kids could make children less safe by removing parental controls.
  • Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 could make children less safe, according to Google, because it removes parental controls.
  • YouTube is pushing for an exemption from the law, which will disable all child accounts on December 10, 2025.
  • Communications Minister Anika Wells stated that social media platforms must comply with the new restrictions and will not receive exemptions.
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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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