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Australia U-16 Social Media Ban

Australia plans to double fines to $99 million for social media companies that fail to enforce the under-16 ban. Learn the new laws and which platforms are affected.

Australia Doubles Fines for Social Media Companies Violating Under 16 Social media Ban

Ruble Goyal09 mins

The Australian federal government has announced plans to strengthen the social media ban for under 16s including doubled penalties for technology companies that fail to stop children from accessing their platforms. The announcement comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Communications Minister Anika Wells acknowledge that “big tech” companies are not doing enough to adhere…

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Australia plans to strengthen its under-16 social media ban after evidence showed teens are bypassing age verification checks and accessing restricted platforms

Australia to Toughen Under-16 Social Media Ban as Teens Bypass Restrictions

Ruble Goyal112 mins

Australia will strengthen its under-16 social media ban after evidence showed many teenagers continue to access platforms despite strict age restrictions. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said tougher enforcement measures are needed to hold tech companies accountable and better protect children from severe online harms. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed during Question Time that the current…

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