Reddit won’t escape Australia’s child social media ban. The Guardian class=”link ” href=”https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/04/reddit-included-australia-under-16-social-media-ban” data-i13n=”cpos:1;pos:1″ rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank” data-ylk=”slk:reports;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas”>reports that Communications Minister Anika Wells announced Reddit’s addition on Wednesday. The nation’s law, which class=”link ” href=”https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/australia-is-one-step-away-from-banning-social-media-for-under-16s-160454882.html” data-i13n=”cpos:2;pos:1″ data-ylk=”slk:blocks children under 16 from major social media sites;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas”>blocks children under 16 from major social media sites, is scheduled to go into effect on December 10.
Alongside Reddit, Wells said Australian streaming site Kick would also be included. They join the previously announced Facebook, X, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. Australia considers the list to be a starting…
