Australia doubles fines for platforms breaking children's social media ban

Australia announced it will double the maximum financial penalties for social media platforms that fail to enforce the country's ban on children using such services. The law — the first of its kind globally and a model for other countries — has had limited impact on teen online activity, as most adolescents continue to circumvent the restrictions.

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