Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect
The New York Times • 12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Australia has implemented a social media ban for children under 16, described by The New York Times as one of the most extensive measures globally aimed at protecting young people from potential online harms.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
35 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-12-07England show welcome fight to thwart Australia (BBC)
- 2025-12-10Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect (current)
- 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 (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 35 days - proven survivor
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