Under 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 GoyalJune 27, 202609 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…