Australia Proposes Bill to Restrict Social Media Use for Under-16s, Imposing Heavy Fines on Tech Companies

The Australian government is proposing substantial fines for social media platforms that fail to comply with a new ban on children under 16 using their services. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland introduced amendments to the Online Safety Act in parliament, describing it as “world-leading social media reform.” The legislation sets 16 as the minimum age for…

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