Nytimes iconNytimesJun 27, 2026

Australia Says It Will Toughen Its Social Media Ban for Children

Saying tech companies were "not doing enough" to keep youths under 16 off their platforms, the government announced tougher fines and new powers for a regulator.

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Saying tech companies were "not doing enough" to keep youths under 16 off their platforms, the government announced tougher fines and new powers for a regulator.

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Saying tech companies were "not doing enough" to keep youths under 16 off their platforms, the government announced tougher fines and new powers for a regulator.

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