Social Media Ban in Australia Quiz

What is the social media ban?

• A new law introducing a mandatory minimum age of 16 for certain social media platforms.

• A law banning all social media platforms in Australia.

• A law allowing parents to give consent for under-16s to use social media.

• A law that only applies to adults using social media.

Why is the social media ban happening?

• To protect the mental health and wellbeing of Australian children and teens.

• To increase the number of social media users in Australia.

• To promote the use of Australian-made social media platforms.

• To reduce the amount of time adults spend on social media.

What social media platforms does the ban apply to?

• YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Reddit, Twitch and Kick.

• Messenger Kids, WhatsApp, Kids Helpline, Google Classroom and YouTube Kids.

• All social media platforms without exception.

• Only platforms that are not based in Australia.

How will social media platforms know my age?

• By requiring personal IDs like driver’s licences or passports.

• By using a single solution already decided by the Government.

• By implementing various ideas to ensure under-16s don’t access these platforms.

• By asking parents to verify their children’s age.

What will happen to me if I have an account?

• Tech companies will create systems to ensure under-16s can’t create or keep accounts.

• Young people and their families will face fines or penalties.

• The Government will monitor and delete accounts of under-16s.

• There will be no consequences for tech companies if under-16s access platforms.