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Social Media & the Under-16s Ban: A Guide for Aussie Parents australia cybersafety keeping kids safe online grooming online safety social media ban Nov 20, 2025

From 10 December 2025, Australia is rolling out major changes to how teens under 16 can use social media. No fines and no parents getting in troubleā€¦ but big shifts are coming.

And if youā€™re a parent, you deserve a calm, clear breakdown of what this actually means for your family, without the fear-...

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Kristi McVee

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Founder of Child Abuse Prevention and Education Australia, Kristi McVee is a Child Safety Expert specialising in empowering and educating parents around child abuse prevention and online safety. Kristi spent 10 years in the police force as a specialist child interviewer and a detective senior constable. After retiring from the force Kristi is on a mission to raise awareness and make an impact in the fight against child abuse.

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