Australia increases penalties for social media platforms over age verification failures

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Australia doubles fines for social media platforms failing to enforce the under-16 ban. 61% of 12-15 year olds still have access to social media due to weak age verification. The government plans to grant the eSafety Commission more power to demand data.

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01 — What / Thesis
Australia increases penalties for social media platforms over age verification failures
02 — Who / Subject
Australian Government, eSafety Commission
03 — Where / Locus
Australia
04 — When / Temporality
June 2026

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Australia doubles fines for social media platforms failing to enforce the under-16 ban. 61% of 12-15 year olds still have access to social media due to weak age verification. The government plans to grant the eSafety Commission more power to demand data.

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Australia increases penalties for social media platforms over age verification failures

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