Squiz Today Preparing for the social media ban, and Piastri's plank problem
Nov 24, 2025
Discover the upcoming social media ban for those under 16 and its implications, including potential verification workarounds and YouTube access without accounts. Tune in for updates on the Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations and hear about Skye Gingell's culinary legacy. Also, delve into Oscar Piastri's disqualification issue and the effect of skid plank erosion in Formula One. Plus, learn about a new campaign addressing digital violence against women, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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Prepare For The Under-16 Social Media Ban
- Download your data before your account is deactivated if you’re aged 13–15 on platforms affected by the ban.
- Expect platforms to send warnings and instructions ahead of the December 10 enforcement date.
A World-First Ban With Big Stakes
- Australia’s ban is a world first and targets about 1.5 million accounts across 10 major platforms.
- Platforms face fines up to $50 million if they fail to prevent under-16 access under the law.
Safety Promises Versus Evasion Risks
- Supporters claim the ban will protect under-16s from misogynistic, violent and dangerous content online.
- Critics warn age-verification can be bypassed and YouTube’s non-account access undermines built-in safety controls.