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Tougher Fines Pushed for Social Media | Perth News
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Australia’s government is ramping up pressure on social media giants with threats of $109 million fines for failing to keep kids under 16 off their platforms, following a ban that already led to over five million account deletions. But while ministers accuse the opposition of “dawdling,” critics question the ban’s real-world impact — overseas studies show teens still bypass restrictions, and lawmakers are calling for fixes before new laws. The race to hold tech companies accountable heats up, but political delays threaten to slow progress.
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