Australia’s teen social media ban fails to clear first age-check hurdle
Australia's new social media law, aimed at banning accounts for users under 16, has faced initial setbacks, according to a recent study. Despite the law's requirements, testers found that platforms like Instagram and Snapchat did not verify ages when users declared being 16. The government plans to double fines for non-compliance to strengthen enforcement.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 08:55 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC
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