Australia to double fines for social media platforms failing to enforce under-16 ban
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ROD MCGUIRK Associated Press
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Australia is doubling potential fines for social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram that fail to prevent children under 16 from holding accounts, as critics argue the world-first ban enacted in December 2024 is not working effectively. Communications Minister Anika Wells blames Big Tech's resistance to the age restrictions for the need to toughen the laws.
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· 2 pulledWe can all agree we would like the scheme to work better than it is currently, but that is on Big Tech taking the Mickey.
Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts
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