澳大利亚禁止全国16岁以下人口使用社交媒体,罚款最高达4 950万美元。 Australia bans social media for under-16s nationwide, with fines up to $49.5 million.

澳大利亚禁止16岁以下未成年人使用社交媒体,从2025年12月10日起生效,要求设立平台,关闭现有账户,阻止新的注册,最高罚款4 950万美元。 Australia has banned social media use for minors under 16, effective December 10, 2025, requiring platforms to deactivate existing accounts and block new sign-ups, with penalties up to $49.5 million. Pop star Peter Andre(三岁之父)支持这项法律, 认为儿童在网络上面临的危险是真实的, Pop star Peter Andre, a father of three, endorsed the law, calling online dangers for children "so real" and citing increased risks from AI and mental health harms. 他注意到自己立场的转变,现在使他的幼小子女远离社交媒体。 He noted his own shift in stance, now keeping his youngest children off social media. 禁令适用于全国,而不论父母是否同意,并引起不同的反应,批评者质疑禁令的有效性,支持者则赞扬禁令以青年福祉为重点。 The ban applies nationwide, regardless of parental consent, and has drawn mixed reactions, with critics questioning its effectiveness and supporters praising its focus on youth wellbeing.