Teen social media ban to be ramped up with more severe fines | ABC NEWS

By ABC News (Australia)

Community Score: 50% | 3.2K views | 2w

0 community ratings: null thumbs up, null thumbs down

Social media comapnies will be penalised more severely if Australians under 16 access their platforms, under new legislation to be introduced by the government. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-25/australia-will-strengthen-social-media-ban-children-safety/106842724 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia

Tags: Australia, abc, abc news, news, social media ban, social media ban australia, social media companies, teen, australian politics, facebook teens, instagram teens, teen social media, under 16 social media ban, under 16

More from ABC News (Australia)

  • The biggest market sell-off since 'Liberation Day' | The Business | ABC NEWS — Score: 50%
  • Designer Katie Perry wins trademark case against pop star | ABC NEWS — Score: 50%
  • A look around the NT as residents deal with flooding emergency | ABC NEWS — Score: 50%
  • Bundaberg homes inundated after Burnett River peaks | ABC News — Score: 50%
  • Reindeer races in Finland draw international crowds | The World | ABC NEWS — Score: 50%
  • Grave fears for Iranian footballers after Australia asylum saga | The World | ABC News — Score: 50%