- Jun 30
Australia doubles fines on social media giants for failing to keep under-16s off their platforms
The Australian government is introducing legislation to double maximum penalties to A$99 million and give its eSafety Commissioner power to compel internal documents from platforms.
- Jun 28
Australia doubles social media ban fines to A$99 million as 85% of under-16s remain online
The Australian government will double the maximum penalty for systematic breaches of its under-16 social media ban to A$99 million, and grant the eSafety Commissioner stronger investigative powers, after studies found the law has barely reduced teen usage.
- Jun 24
Australia doubles social media ban fines to A$99m after study shows 85% of teens still online
Australia will double the maximum penalty for social media firms breaching its under-16 ban to A$99 million and give its online safety regulator new powers to compel evidence, as research reveals 85% of 12–15-year-olds still access platforms despite the world-first restriction.
