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In short:

Reddit and Kick will be included in Australia's social media ban for children under 16.

The communications minister says the list of included platforms is "dynamic" and could change.

What's next?

The ban will begin from December 10.

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[–] stonkage@aussie.zone 12 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

The fediverse is going to blow their mind

[–] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Let's hope they receive an appropriate welcome.

[–] blind3rdeye@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

Let's hope they find out about it at all. Entrenched social media platforms deliberately discourage discussion of alternatives.

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