Australia & ByteDance

Australia: Australia is strengthening its social media ban for children under 16, doubling fines for non-compliant tech firms and empowering its eSafety Commissioner to enforce the law more effectively. This reflects Australia's commitment to protecting youth online and its leading role in global efforts to regulate social media.

ByteDance: ByteDance, as the owner of ByteDance — TikTok Shop, is legally responsible for ensuring its platform complies with Australia's social media ban and faces potential penalties for non-compliance.

Australia: Australia implemented a ban on social media for minors in 2025, serving as a precedent and model for Indonesia's similar regulatory actions.

ByteDance: ByteDance, as the developer of ByteDance — TikTok Shop, is directly affected by the Indonesian regulations requiring account deactivations and changes to its platform.

Australia: Australia implemented a world-first social media ban for under-16s, impacting major tech platforms and aiming to protect young people.