Twitch added to Australia’s under-16 social media ban amid safety push

In a tightening push to safeguard minors online, eSafety, Australia’s online safety regulator, has now included Twitch in its social media ban affecting users under 16. The popular streaming platform will now have to take “reasonable steps” to avoid being slapped with fines of up to AUD 49.5m ($32m or £25m).

Starting Dec. 10, 2025, ten platforms—including Twitch, Kick, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Snapchat, X, YouTube, Reddit, and TikTok—will be required to take reasonable steps to prevent users under the minimum age of 16 from holding accounts. It’s worth noting that users can still continue to use Twitch and other banned platforms for content that doesn’t require creating an account.