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Social Media Minimum Age
From 10 December 2025, age-restricted social media platforms will have to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under the age of 16 from creating or keeping an account on their platform.
Frequently asked questions about the privacy provisions of the Social Media Minimum Age scheme and helpful resources explaining what personal information may be handled by providers for age assurance purposes.
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