Platforms face massive fines as Australia doubles down on its teen social media ban

Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading…

Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says one key focus would be making sure that the eSafety Commission, the country's internet regulator, was sufficiently empowered to do the job

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government is giving priority to strengthening the world's first laws that ban children younger than 16 from social media…

A study finds 85% of Australian 12–15s still use social media six months into the under-16 ban. Canberra now wants tougher enforcement.

Australia is strengthening laws to ban social media for under-16s, despite initial challenges in enforcement. Prime Minister Albanese vows to "bullet-proof" legislation as the…

Platforms face massive fines as Australia doubles down on its teen social media ban