Changes to Social Media Laws for Under-16s

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: 

PARENTS — IT’S TIME TO GET OUR KIDS BACK INTO THE REAL WORLD — Dr Michael Carr-Gregg 

 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: 

AIS.HK & ySafe Parents Information Evening 2025 - ySafe (720p, h264, youtube).mp4 

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