“We can all agree we would like the scheme to work better than it is currently, but that is on Big Tech taking the Mickey," Minister Anika Wells said.

Prime minister Anthony Albanese says too many children still on platforms but he is ‘heartened’ by world-leading law

Regulator to gain more powers to boost enforcement, PM announces

SYDNEY: Australia will double the financial penalty on platforms flouting its world-leading social media ban for under-16s to stem widespread evasion of the restrictions, the…

According to a British study, 85 per cent of Australians aged 12 to 15 were still using social media three months after the ban took effect.

Australia empowers eSafety commissioner to compel platforms for compliance evidence

New legislation will lift the maximum fine to $68 million for systemic breaches of the regulation and arm the eSafety online watchdog with greater powers.

“It’s clear big tech are not doing enough to comply with the law — there are still too many children on social media.”

Australia is doubling penalties for tech firms failing to enforce its child social media ban, as evidence shows limited impact on teen usage. The government is boosting regulator…

Canberra says tech platforms are still letting too many children bypass its under-16 social media ban.

Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms found to have failed to uphold a ground-breaking social media ban for children, as…

Tech giants caught flouting Australia's under-16 social media ban could soon face double the fines.

Australia has warned it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on firms failing to uphold its social media ban for children and plans to...

The Australian government says big tech is doing the bare minimum, and it's about to make non-compliance a lot more expensive.

Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts.

Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from…

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said there were still too many children on social media and tech firms were not doing enough to comply with the law.

The government has introduced laws allowing the eSafety Commissioner to compel companies to hand over internal documents to prove they tried to enforce the under-16 ban.

Australia’s new bill would double Big Tech fines to A$99m and let the eSafety Commissioner compel board minutes and internal emails.