Australia: Signed Social Media Minimum Age Bill 2024

On 10 December 2024, the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 received Royal Assent. The Bill aims to protect children by setting a minimum age of 16 for social media access. It mandates platforms to implement age-verification measures to enforce this restriction. The Bill includes provisions for penalties in cases of non-compliance and grants the eSafety Commissioner authority to oversee implementation, monitor compliance, and enforce penalties. Provisions related to age restrictions will take effect within 12 months of the Bill’s commencement.