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

Saturday, June 27, 2026


Title: Australia increases penalties for social media platforms violating age restrictions

Summary: Australia implemented an age restriction on social media platforms for users under 16 in December 2025. The government has announced it will double the maximum penalty for platforms that breach this requirement.

Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78yv5g74e9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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