Australia’s eSafety regulator is investigating Meta Platforms, Snap Inc., TikTok
and YouTube for potential failures to enforce the country’s under-16 social
media ban. In its first compliance report, the regulator cited “significant
concerns,” including weak safeguards and loopholes in age checks. The law took
effect Dec. 10, 2025, with potential fines up to A$49.5 million. Authorities are
gathering evidence and aim to decide on enforcement actions by midyear.