Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia
AP News • 12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Australia has implemented a social media ban for children under 16, aimed at addressing concerns over the impact of social media on youth. According to AP News, this regulation is part of a broader trend of age checks being enforced across various online platforms.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
35 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
10
Tier (0-10)
AP News
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score49/100
Related Story Timeline
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- 2025-12-10Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect (The New York Times)
- 2025-12-11Indigenous deaths in custody in Australia hit highest level since 1980 (BBC)
- 2025-12-12Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban for kids (BBC)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 35 days - proven survivor
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