“Social Media Age Restrictions” from the NSW Government and the NSW Police Force

From 10 December 2025, the Australian Government will enforce a social media minimum age of 16 years through the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024. This legislation mandates that age-restricted social media platforms must take “reasonable steps” to ensure that Australians under the age of 16 are unable to access, maintain or create accounts. The primary obligation for compliance rests with the platforms, overriding any consideration for parental consent. Please refer to the linked flyer “Social media Age Restrictions” from the NSW Government and the NSW Police Force. Please visit the eSafety website for further details.