Social media minimum age requirements: effective 10 December 2025

Effective December 10, 2025, the Australian Government will enforce a social media minimum age of 16 through the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024. This legislation mandates that all in-scope platforms must implement “reasonable steps” to ensure that individuals under the age of 16 are unable to access or maintain accounts. The primary obligation for compliance rests with the platforms, overriding any consideration for parental consent.

Educational and support materials for parents and carers are available via the eSafety Commissioner website and the eSafety website.

Here are some resources available from the eSafety Commissioner:

Social media age restrictions What you need to know

Social media changes are coming

Social media age restrictions Why the delay

Social media age restrictions What you need to know Powerpoint Presentation