Documents Regarding The Social Media Minimum Age Policy That Mention The Wiggles.

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The Wiggles Pty Ltd submitted correspondence to Communications Minister Anika Wells on 25 June 2025 regarding the proposed Social Media Minimum Age legislation. The company supported the Government's child safety commitment and the 16-year minimum age requirement for social media platforms, but argued that YouTube should be classified differently from traditional social media due to its role as an accessible, family-friendly educational resource. The Wiggles highlighted that since 2021, when free-to-air broadcasters ceased commissioning children's content, YouTube has filled a critical gap for early learning, with research suggesting 80 percent of Australian families with young children use the platform for content like their programs. The submission advocated for a balanced regulatory approach that protects children without restricting family access to essential online educational resources.