LibGuides: CAFS 12: Community and Family Studies: 12CAFS 2026

The Government's Social Media restrictions take effect from December 1, 2025. Throughout 2026 there will be attention paid to how effective the new laws are as Australians come to terms with social and technological change.

Class resources

Only social media companies know for sure how the teen ban will work (ABC)
Age restrictions hub (eSafety)
Generation next
Constitutional challenge is on the cards (ABC)
Social Media Ban update (CCSP)
Could make life a lot more difficult... (SBS)
What platforms will and won't do (SBS)
Have your say - the Digital Dilemma (ABC)

Policy makers acting on concerns

Julie Inman Grant, E-Safety Commissioner

Anika Wells, Minister for Communications

Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister

Issues affecting children

How using social media affects teenagers
Social media use is widespread among kids
Social media benefits and risks

Voices of concern

The Anxious generation by Jonathan Haidt
Call Number: TR 305.23 HAI

ISBN: 9780241694909

Publication Date: 2024

Haidt has been a prominent voice in the arguments for limiting access to social media. He has done countless interviews and delivered social media commentary.