Australia, on 10 December, became the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access in a move welcomed by many parents and child advocates but criticised by major technology companies and free-speech advocates.

Starting at midnight, ten of the largest platforms, including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook, were ordered to block children or face fines of up to A$49.5 million ($33 million) under the new law, which is being closely watched by regulators worldwide .

Anthony Albanese , Prime Minister of Australia, has said that the landmark social media ban for children under the age of 16 in the country is now in place in Australia, making it the first country in the world to ‘give it a crack.’

Albanese highlighted the challenges face

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