Australia introduced the legislation on December 10, 2025, requiring major social media platforms to prevent users aged under 16 from holding accounts. Companies that fail to take what the law describes as “reasonable steps” to enforce the ban face fines of up to 49.5 million dollars

The campaign was launched against the backdrop of recent incidents of corporal punishment reported in some schools, highlighting the need for a more empathetic and constructive approach to discipline and classroom management