Australia to implement a fine system for social media companies that fail to enforce the under-16s ban

The Australian government is proposing a new law to restrict social media access for minors. The law, introduced by Communications Minister Michelle Rowland, aims to ban children under 16 from using platforms like Instagram and X. The proposed legislation gives platforms one year to implement age restrictions, and failure to do so could result in fines of up to $32.5 million. The bill is pitched as a world-leading reform, and Rowland has emphasized the need for parents to have more control over their children's online activity.