Australia moves to double Big Tech fines and arm its regulator over the under-16 ban

Australia is preparing legislation to double maximum fines for Big Tech platforms breaching its under-16 social media ban, raising the penalty from A$49.5m to A$99m. The bill would also expand the eSafety Commissioner's investigative powers to compel internal documents like board minutes and emails from platforms, age-checking companies, and app stores. The move comes six months after the ban took effect, with the regulator already investigating Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube for non-compliance. Despite over five million accounts being blocked, many children still retain access, prompting the government to strengthen enforcement. Australia's approach is being closely watched internationally, with over a dozen countries considering similar restrictions.

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