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Australia Tightens Social Media Rules for Kids

Australia Tightens Social Media Rules for Kids

Published 3 weeks, 1 day ago
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Australia’s bold social media ban for kids under sixteen is failing—up to 85% of minors are still online despite the world-first rule. Frustrated by tech giants’ half-hearted compliance, the government is doubling down with steeper penalties up to $99 million and empowering the eSafety Commissioner to demand proof platforms are actively blocking underage users, even if it means sharing data. The fight to protect kids online just got a lot tougher.

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