Australia strengthens under-16 social media ban amid teen access concerns
Australia plans to reinforce its under-16 social media ban following findings that 85 percent of teenagers still accessed restricted platforms. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated new measures will be announced soon to close legal loopholes and empower regulators. The government aims to enhance protections against online radicalization and hold tech giants accountable.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 01:24 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 01:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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