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Australia to double fine on platforms for flouting teen social media ban
Australia will double fines for social media platforms violating its under-16s ban to Aus$99 million, granting the eSafety regulator expanded powers to investigate compliance. The government cited widespread evasion tactics by underage users and criticized platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for insufficient efforts to enforce the restrictions.
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