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Australia

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect Nationwide

Companies now face penalties up to A$49.5 million unless they keep under-16s off their platforms.

Australia’s Under‑16 Social Media Ban Nears Launch With Platform Purges and New Oversight

Meta Begins Removing Under-16 Users in Australia Ahead of Dec. 10 Social Media Ban