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Australia Tightens Social Media Restrictions

Updated 2026-06-28 00:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Australia is increasing penalties for social media platforms that violate child protection laws. The move comes after a ban on key apps for under-16s was implemented in December 2025.

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Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban

Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.

2026-06-27 22:34 UTC