Policy · 2h ago
Australia hikes social media ban penalty to $68M
Australia doubled the maximum penalty for violating its social media ban to 99 million AUD ($68 million). The law targets platforms that fail to prevent under-16s from accessing their services. This marks one of the strictest regulatory moves against social media globally.
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The steep fine signals Australia's aggressive stance on tech regulation, but enforcement and effectiveness remain uncertain.
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