Here’s what you need to know about the social media ban

In 30 seconds or less, here is what you need to know about the social media ban for under 16s.

⭐ When? 10 December 2025 - right at the start of school holidays

⭐ Which platforms? All your 'traditional' social media, although exemptions will likely be made for messaging and gaming platforms.

⭐ How will it be enforced? Platforms will have to verify age and may use the Digital ID scheme, facial recognition or a combination of options.

⭐ Will there be fines if kids find a loophole? Children, parents and educators will not be fined or punished in any way. Social media platforms will be fined up to $49.5 million if they don't take enough steps to keep under 16s offline.

⁉️ What do I do now? ⁉️

Have a conversation with a young person in your life about the ban. Ask questions like:
💫 What do you know about it already?
💫 What do you think about it?
💫 Why do you think this is happening?
💫 What will be the good parts of it?
💫What will be the negative parts of it?
💫How can we prepare for December?

Regular, open conversations about the ban is the best way to prepare. What will you ask today?

Check out my linkedin post about this topic here.