Monday, 29 June, 2026
Australia Doubles Down on Big Tech: Fines Skyrocket to $68 Million to Enforce Teen Social Media Ban
By TechShots Studio
Australia is introducing legislation to aggressively reinforce its world-first under-16 social media ban. After studies revealed that 85% of underage users easily bypassed restrictions using fake birthdays or photo checks, the government is doubling maximum non-compliance penalties to A$99 million ($68 million). Additionally, the eSafety Commissioner will receive sweeping new powers to compel tech companies to hand over internal emails and compliance documents.
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