Twitch Joins Australia’s List of Platforms Blocked for Minors

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Australia will add Twitch to its under-16 social media ban taking effect Dec. 10, requiring platforms to block minor accounts or face major penalties.
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Australia will bar users aged 16 and under from Twitch starting Dec. 10, expanding its sweeping social media ban for minors. Platforms must block underage accounts or risk heavy fines, with Reddit and Kick also recently added.