Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

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Proposes fines of up to $49.5 million for platforms.

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia's government has introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to $49.5 million for social media platforms for systemic breaches. Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or government ...

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