Australia has passed world-first legislation banning children under the age of 16 from using social media. But what does this mean for the UK? Will bans come into place? Here are the essential facts

What you need to know about Australia's social media ban's impact on the UK

Australia has officially announced a strict ban preventing all citizens under the age of 16 from using social media. Starting from December 10, the government requires platforms to deactivate accounts held by anyone under this age threshold.

Social media companies must take "reasonable steps" to prevent children from accessing their services until they turn 16. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in massive fines of up to $49.5 million (£24.5m).

The ban explicitly covers major apps including Facebo

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