Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban

CANBERRA, JUNE 28, 2026 — Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.

What Happened

Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.

Local Perspective

Across Australia, citizens, community leaders, and policymakers are closely following these developments, recognizing their potential significance for the country future and its relationships with neighbors and international partners. The situation has sparked discussion in media, on social platforms, and in community forums as people seek to understand its implications and voice their perspectives on the events unfolding in their country and region.

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