New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia
New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia is an official Apple Developer update published on Dec 8, 2025. This page summarizes what changed and why it matters for App Store, ASO, release, policy, and developer teams.
What changed
Beginning December 10, 2025, a new Australian law will require certain social media platforms operating in Australia to prevent people under 16 from having a social media account. Impacted developers are responsible for…
Why it matters for App Store teams
It may affect SDK, Xcode, API, platform, or release-engineering workflows.
Recommended follow-up
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