Ollie Hughes' suicide, anorexia battle trigger Australia's U16 social media ban.

• Australia implemented a world-first social media ban for under-16s starting December 10, affecting platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
• The ban was prompted by the suicides of teens like Oliver ‘Ollie’ Hughes, whose mother blames social media for his anorexia and bullying.
• Over one million under-16 accounts will be deactivated, and companies face fines up to A$49.5 million for non-compliance.
• The legislation aims to protect young people from harmful content and the negative health impacts of social media's design features.

Why It Matters: Australia's social media ban for under-16s sets a precedent for youth online safety worldwide.