Snapchat starts age checks in Australia ahead of teen social media ban Move comes as Australia prepares to enforce a world-first social media ban for children aged under 16.Share this: UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for childrenDateJanuary 19, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraAustralia adds Reddit, Kick to social media ban for children under 16DateNovember 4, 2025In relation toAl-JazeeraAustralia declares child social media ban victory as 4.7m accounts closedDateJanuary 16, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera