Australia to Enforce Age Ban on YouTube and Other Platforms for Under-16s from December 10; Violators to Face ₹273 Cr Fine:

Starting December 10, 2025, the Australian government will mandate social media platforms, including YouTube, to restrict account access to users aged 16 and above. This reverses YouTube’s earlier exemption from age restriction laws passed in November. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and X are also covered under the regulation. Non-compliance could result in fines up to 50 million AUD (approx. ₹273 crore). The decision was announced by Communications Minister Anika Wells as part of defining "age-restricted" platforms.