‘Insulting’ or ‘necessary?’ – Australia’s social media ban sparks passionate debate and divides a nation

Australia’s “world-first” social media ban came into effect on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Hundreds of thousands of under-16s have been barred from having accounts on certain social media platforms, and interest in the best VPNs has spiked.

10 social media platforms, including Instagram, Snapchat, and X, are required to take “reasonable steps” to stop children from having accounts on their apps.