Australia doubles fines for social media platforms after under-16 ban takes effect

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   Australia doubled the maximum penalty for social media companies that fail to comply with the under-16 users ban.

   semafor.comJun 30, 2026 22:48 UTC
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   Australia doubles fines for social media platforms after seven in 10 children remained active on platforms after the world-first ban on under-16s took effect

   euronews.comJun 29, 2026 10:49 UTC
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   Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms that fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts

   abcnews.comJun 29, 2026 03:09 UTCHigh importance
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   Facebook and Instagram are likely to face increased regulatory fines due to Australia's new policy on child social media accounts.

   yahoo.comJun 29, 2026 02:53 UTC