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Australia Tightens Social Media Laws

Updated 2026-06-27 12:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a doubling of penalties for social media bans to $99 million, amid criticism that tech giants are not doing enough.

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The Guardian

Australia to double penalty for social media ban breaches to $99m as tech giants accused of ‘not doing enough’

Prime minister Anthony Albanese says too many children still on platforms but he is ‘heartened’ by world-leading lawSocial media bans go global:

2026-06-27 12:30 UTC