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Australia braces for under-16 social media restrictions even as questions remain

By Saloni Sinha ( November 10, 2025, 08:03 GMT | Comment) -- Australia is just a month away from enforcing the world's first social media restrictions for children under 16. Despite the fast-approaching deadline, concerns persist about the reliability of age-assurance technology, privacy risks tied to digital ID and the lack of clear compliance plans from major platforms. With other countries eager to follow suit, all eyes will be on Australia as the real test begins on Dec. 10.In around four weeks, the online world of Australian children will change dramatically. ...

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