New Delhi, July 30 -- Australia will no more allow children under 16 years of age to be present on YouTube, a top minister said on Wednesday, citing the need to shield them from "predatory algorithm".

The Australia YouTube ban for children under 16 follows a similar move the country announced last year, which banned them from using Meta Platforms Inc.'s Facebook and Instagram, Snap Inc.'s Snapchat, TikTok and X - which is due to come into effect from December 10 onwards.

"Young people under the age of 16 will not be able to have accounts on YouTube. They will also not be able to have accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and X among other platforms. We want Australian parents and families to know that we have got their back...