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Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban
Summary
Government-mandated social media bans for minors with escalating penalties represent state censorship and control over digital speech, raising concerns about enforcement mechanisms, corporate compliance, and precedent for broader information restrictions.
Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.
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