澳大利亚禁止全国16岁以下的人使用社交媒体,强制取消账户,并处以最高49.5万澳元的处罚。 Australia bans social media for under-16s nationwide, enforcing account deactivation and up to $49.5M penalties.

澳大利亚从2025年12月10日起禁止16岁以下者使用社交媒体, 要求平台关闭现有账户, 并封锁新注册, Australia has banned social media use for under-16s effective December 10, 2025, requiring platforms to deactivate existing accounts and block new sign-ups, with penalties up to $49.5 million. Singer Peter Andre认可了这部法律, 认为儿童在网上面临的风险“如此真实”, 并提到对心理健康、隐私和AI驱动内容的担忧。 Singer Peter Andre endorsed the law, calling online risks for children "so real" and citing concerns over mental health, privacy, and AI-driven content. 他指出,他的家人现在限制了儿童的数字接触,反映出父母日益谨慎。 He noted his family now limits children’s digital exposure, reflecting growing parental caution. 禁令适用于全国,而不论父母是否同意,并引起好坏参半的反应,一些人批评禁令的效力,另一些人则支持将其作为保护青年的必要步骤。 The ban applies nationwide, regardless of parental consent, and has drawn mixed reactions, with some criticizing its effectiveness and others supporting it as a necessary step for youth protection.