Albanese Government Expands Under-16 Social Media Laws to Include YouTube
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Summary
The Albanese Labor Government has announced that YouTube will be included in its under-16 social media laws, aiming to protect young Australians by delaying their access to social media until age 16. This measure is intended to foster real-world connections and online resilience during a critical developmental stage. Platforms failing to comply with age restrictions could face fines up to $49.5 million.
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The Albanese Labor Government is backing Australian families, parents and kids by announcing today YouTube will be included in its world-leading under-16 social media laws.
Platforms failing to take responsible steps to prevent underage accounts could face fines of up to $49.5 million.
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