Labor government moves to double penalties for big tech noncompliance
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Communications Minister Anika Wells has commented on the Labor government’s efforts to hold major technology companies accountable during Question Time on Monday. “Despite our immense progress, I am not satisfied that tech companies are doing everything they can to keep under-16s off their platforms," Ms Wells said. “The eSafety commissioner is actively investigating noncompliance by five major platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. “The commissioner has found these companies are adopting a range of dirty tricks that undermine Australia's law. Today, the Albanese government will introduce a bill that gives eSafety more tools in their belt to take on these billion-dollar social media companies. We are doubling the maximum penalty from $49.5 million to $99 million."
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