Australia Cracks Down on Social Media for Kids
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- Published
- June 27, 2026
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- 1:58
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- Last updated
- Jun 28, 2026
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Australia is cracking down hard on social media companies that fail to protect kids under 16, doubling fines to a staggering $99 million and giving the eSafety Commissioner new powers to demand proof of compliance. Despite a December 2025 ban, schools report kids are still accessing platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube — prompting investigations …
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Australia is cracking down hard on social media companies that fail to protect kids under 16, doubling fines to a staggering $99 million and giving the eSafety Commissioner new powers to demand proof of compliance. Despite a December 2025 ban, schools report kids are still accessing platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube — prompting investigations into major tech giants. The government admits kids are resourceful, but won’t tolerate half-measures. Prime Minister’s frustration is clear: to
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