What’s changing for under 16s and parents on YouTube in Australia
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A new Australian law requiring kids under 16 to use YouTube without an account will actually make them less safe, according to YouTube. The company argues this strips away essential parental controls, safety filters, and age-appropriate features it built over a decade. YouTube says the law misunderstands why teens use the platform—to learn and watch content on various devices—and removes parental choice. It calls the legislation rushed and vows to keep advocating for evidence-based online safety rules that protect kids while respecting family decisions.

