29/06/2026
๐จ Australia Cracks Down on Social Media Giants
Australia has announced it will double the maximum penalty to AUD $99 million for social media platforms that fail to enforce its under-16 social media ban.
๐น Key Highlights:
๐ฆ๐บ Maximum fines increased to AUD $99 million (about ยฃ51.7m).
๐ฑ Children under 16 have been banned from major social media platforms since December 2025.
๐ Investigations have been launched into Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube over alleged non-compliance.
โ๏ธ The eSafety Commissioner will gain stronger powers to demand proof that platforms are enforcing the ban.
๐ฃ๏ธ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said "Big Tech is not doing enough" to keep children off social media.
๐ Australiaโs law is influencing other countries, with the UK planning a similar under-16 ban by 2027.
๐ Australia is sending a clear message: Protect children onlineโor face massive fines.