Australia will tighten enforcement of its children's social media ban, doubling the maximum fine for technology companies that systemically violate the rule to AUD99 million (about USD68 million) and directing the government to strengthen the internet regulator's information‑gathering powers.

2026-06-27

Australia will tighten enforcement of its children's social media ban, doubling the maximum fine for technology companies that systemically violate the rule to AUD99 million (about USD68 million) and directing the government to strengthen the internet regulator's information‑gathering powers.