Social Media Minimum Age
New regulatory guidance on social media minimum age
eSafety has released new guidance for the online industry, outlining the reasonable steps age-restricted social media platforms must take to prevent Australian children under 16 from having accounts on their services from 10 December 2025.
The guidance is informed by ongoing consultation with community and industry, as well as the findings from the Australian Government’s Age Assurance Technology Trial. It outlines the steps platforms should take – through age assurance technologies, improved reporting pathways and clear communication with users – to comply with the new legislation.