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From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australians under 16 create or keep an account. Under-16s will still be able to see publicly available social media content that doesn’t require logging into an account.

What you need to know:

• The age restrictions are likely to apply to Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, X and YouTube, as well as other platforms. See the latest list.
• Under-16s will still be able to see publicly available social media content that doesn’t require logging into an account.
• Schools may need to explore alternative methods for communicating with parents and students.  
• There are exclusions for a number of platforms, including educational tools such as learning management systems. For example, Google Classroom will not be age restricted.
• YouTube videos that can be seen without logging into an account can still be shared by teachers.
• For further guidance, including whether educators will be able to use their own accounts to share age-appropriate education materials, please refer to school or sector policies and procedures. 

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