Social Media News: Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban

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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 28 June 2026; Created: 28 June 2026; Last Updated: 28 June 2026

Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.
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Posted: 2026-06-27 03:34:11

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