Canberra: Australia has expanded its new social media age restriction law to include Reddit and Kick, adding them to the growing list of online platforms that will soon be off limits to users under 16 years old. The law, which takes effect on December 10, 2025, aims to protect children from harmful online content and digital manipulation.

The decision means platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and Snapchat will now be joined by Reddit and Kick under the same rule. These companies will be legally required to take reasonable steps to block users under 16 from creating accounts or accessing their services.

Authorities say that any company failing to comply could face fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars, equal to about 32 million US dollars.

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