Friday, 26 June, 2026
Bypassing the Ban: Australia Toughens Flawed Teen Social Media Laws
By TechShots Studio
After a study revealed 85% of under-16s bypassed Australia's landmark social media ban using fake accounts, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged drastically tougher enforcement. Labeling tech giants' current compliance efforts a failure, the government is reviewing the eSafety Commissioner’s regulatory powers to ensure companies face the maximum 49.5 million AUD fine for failing to keep children off their platforms.
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