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Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024

Act No. 127 of 2024 · Assented 10 December 2024

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In brief

Amends the Online Safety Act 2021 to require certain social media platforms to take reasonable steps to stop Australian children under 16 holding accounts.

Who's affected

  • Australian children under 16
  • Social media platform providers
  • Parents and carers
  • eSafety and Information Commissioners

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