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Fines Doubled As Teens Outsmart Australia's Social Media Ban


Australia plans to double fines for social media platforms that fail to keep under-16s off restricted services, after regulators found 70% of children with accounts remained active three months after the ban took effect. The government says the changes will also give the eSafety Commissioner more po...

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