Nine platforms will be included in Australia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 next month, however the regulator has warned that list is not "static" and could grow.

The eSafety Commission has put Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and others on notice that they will be an "age-restricted platform" required to comply with the new laws from December 10.

The regulator has also just announced Reddit and Kick will be forced to comply with the ban.

The platforms could face fines of up to $49.5 million if they fail to take reasonable steps to block young users from this date.

Here's a list of the platforms included in the ban and others that are currently exempt.

Banned: TikTok

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