The implementation of Australia’s Online Safety Amendment Act 2024 is approaching. This act bans social media use for children under 16 across Australia and holds platforms accountable with fines up to $50 million.
This draconian act is scheduled to commence in December 2025. Unlike parental opt-in systems, the law contains no exceptions and requires tech companies to proactively prevent account creation by minors. A government‑commissioned trial report in June found no major technological barriers to enforcing the ban.
In unrelated news, VPN use is expected in widely increase in popularity Australia in December.