An Australian government YouGov survey found that 77% of Australians back the under-16 social media ban, up from 61% in August prior to the government's official announcement. Only 23% oppose the measure. "It all originated here," said Rodrigo Praino, a professor of politics and public policy at South Australia's Flinders University.

The Australian Senate has passed a social media ban for young children that will soon become a world-first law

The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.