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Labor unveils new powers to strengthen social media ban
Key takeaways
- The federal government has proposed new legislation to strengthen Australia's social media age restrictions for under-16s.
- Maximum penalties would be doubled for tech companies in breach of the laws, and the e Safety Commissioner's powers will be strengthened to ensure tech companies comply.
- It is understood Labor plans to legislate the tougher penalties and powers before parliament rises for the winter break.
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Instagram, Tik Tok, Snapchat, You Tube, Facebook, Twitch, and Reddit are all included in the ban. (Reuters: Hollie Adams)
The federal government has proposed new legislation to strengthen Australia's social media age restrictions for under-16s.
Maximum penalties would be doubled for tech companies in breach of the laws, and the e Safety Commissioner's powers will be strengthened to ensure tech companies comply.
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