Group 1 - The Australian government has added the live streaming platform Twitch to the list of social media platforms banned for users under 16 years old, effective December 10 [1][2] - The eSafety Commissioner stated that Twitch is classified as a "social media platform with age restrictions" due to its primary purpose of encouraging user interaction through live streaming and social engagement [1] - A spokesperson for Twitch confirmed that accounts for users under 16 will be prohibited starting January 9, 2024 [1] Group 2 - The eSafety Commissioner indicated that the list of banned social media platforms for users under 16 may change with technological advancements [2] - The Social Media Minimum Age legislation, passed by the Australian Parliament in November 2024, is the first of its kind globally and will officially take effect on December 10, 2023 [2] - Other platforms like Facebook, X, and YouTube have also been included in the ban, with YouTube initially receiving an exemption [2]
澳大利亚更新16岁以下人群社媒禁用名单