Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Politics
Kat Wong and Tess Ikonomou

FOUND: Tech giants issued rules for social media ban for kids - What They Never Told You

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s comes into effect in December. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Forcing all Australians to verify their age under the federal government's world-leading social media ban would be "unreasonable", the online safety watchdog says.

As Australia prepares to ban children under 16 from creating social media accounts, the federal government and eSafety Commissioner have unveiled new guidelines for tech giants.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.