Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban
Summary
Australia plans to double the maximum penalty for platforms that breach its social media ban. Children under 16 have been barred from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.
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Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.
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