### [2026-06-27](/feed/2026/06/27/index.md)

##### Australia
# Australia introduces legislation to increase penalties for social media platforms that fail to enforce its under-16 ban, raising the maximum fine to A$99 million (US$68 million) and expanding regulatory powers to investigate compliance. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via CNA](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/australia-social-media-ban-fine-double-6215171)

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