Image Credit: Getty Images Australia introduced a social media ban on younger users effective December 10, 2025. Millions of teens and tweens woke up that day with no access to their social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram and X, three of the most popular platforms around the world. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement that this was a "proud day" for the country. "This is the day when Australian families are taking back power from these big tech companies," he said, per CNN.