Reddit to be added to government’s social media ban

Reddit, along with live streaming platform Kick have been added to the government’s social media ban for under-16s after the eSafety Commission said they met the criteria for the age verification scheme.

It’s coming into law on December 10 and will mean that under-16s will not be able to access the messaging board Reddit, Kick or YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Snapchat, TikTok or X

Just 35 days to the 10 December social media ban deadline and Labor announces 2 more platforms being roped in – they’re making it up on the fly – 2.5 million young people are being disrespected and everyone’s privacy treated like a joke pic.twitter.com/YzYPEeYSrP
— David Shoebridge (@DavidShoebridge) November 4, 2025

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Gregory Shearman • Wed, 05.11.25 10.01 AEDT

"It’s coming into law on December 10 and will mean that under-16s will not be able to access the messaging board Reddit, Kick or YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Snapchat, TikTok or X"

A perfect example of an unworkable brainfart, brought into being by a bunch of ignorant and self-interested politicians. This will be an absolute disaster when all Australians finally realise that they themselves will be affected.

What will happen to YouTube. I watch music videos as a guest. The only thing I've heard is that YouTube will be censored for guests. I don't want a YouTube account, so all I'll get is wiggles videos. Great work, Inman Grant. I think you'll last long enough in your job to control access to porn sites.

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