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As of 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australians under 16 have an account. Under-16s are able to see publicly available social media content that doesn’t require logging into an account.

What you need to know:

• Educators need to be aware that age restrictions may apply to platforms they currently use for educational purposes and to communicate with their school community.
• As of 10 December 2025, Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, X and YouTube are required to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under 16 from having accounts on their platforms. See the latest list.
• Find out more about the exclusions for educational tools such as learning management systems.
• Schools may need to explore alternative methods for communicating with parents and students.
• For further guidance, including if educators will be able to use their own accounts to share age-appropriate education materials, please refer to school or education sector policies and procedures. 

Find out more at eSafety’s What do the social media age restrictions mean for educators.