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Australia to double potential fines over child social media accounts

NPR News · Jun 29, 2026, 6:46 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts.

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