Changes to Social Media Laws for Under-16s
- AISHK
- Nov 21
- 1 min read
On December 10, Australia will introduce a significant child protection measure: social media platforms will be prohibited from allowing under-16s to create or maintain accounts.
For families living in Hong Kong who wish to align with this new Australian law, we encourage you to review the linked article below. It offers practical strategies to help ease the transition and reduce friction during this initial adjustment period:
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
For some parents, these new restrictions provide welcome support in managing social media use at home. This change may serve as the reinforcement you’ve been waiting for.
As we approach this shift, it’s an ideal time to revisit the valuable insights shared during our YSAFE Secondary Webinar Sessions held on Monday, 1 September.
The Parent YSAFE Webinar covered:
Practical strategies for online safety
Insights into social media and gaming
Screen time recommendations
A step-by-step guide to creating a cyber-safe home
If you would like to review the session, please find the recording linked below:
At AISHK, we remain committed to working alongside families to promote cyber safety and healthy digital habits. We look forward to continuing this important conversation in 2026, as we partner together on this critical developmental and social issue.
Emma Young
Deputy Head of Secondary
21 Nov
