📍 Australia
Australia's ban took effect on 10 December 2025. An eSafety study found under-16 account ownership fell (52.4% to 42.1%) but most children still used social media; a minister defended the policy on 1 August 2026, saying full compliance was never expected.
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Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, Australia
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