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Australia Proposes Under-16 Social Media Ban with $50 Million Fines

Nov 20, 2024, 09:08 PM

Australia has introduced a bill in Parliament to ban social media use for children under the age of 16, with companies facing fines up to $50 million if they breach the laws. The proposed legislation, introduced by Communications Minister Michelle Rowland on Thursday, targets platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok. The Albanese government aims to enhance online safety, with the bill set to impose massive fines on non-compliant tech firms.