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Social Media Companies Decry Australia’s Ban on Children Under 16 Using Facebook, TikTok, Other Apps

Tech giants face hefty fines down under as new law aims to protect children’s online safety.

AP/Michael Dwyer
A federal appeals court panel upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months. AP/Michael Dwyer
PERRY CHIARAMONTE
PERRY CHIARAMONTE

The Social Media industry has spoken out against a new national policy passed into law by the Australian Parliament that bans children under 16 from using apps like Facebook, X and TikTok.

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PERRY CHIARAMONTE
PERRY CHIARAMONTE

Mr. Chiaramonte was an investigative reporter and producer at Fox News, a correspondent for the New York Post, and a news editor for the Messenger.

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