Australia strengthens social media ban for under-16s after regulator flags enforcement gaps.

AI Report 7/2/26

Australia strengthens social media ban for under-16s after regulator flags enforcement gaps.

The federal government is prioritizing tougher measures to enforce its world-first social media age restriction, which went into effect in December. Platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube must block users under 16 or face fines up to $49.5 million. Prime Minister Albanese confirmed new legislation is coming after eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant warned her current enforcement powers have "very thin scaffolding." The government is also developing a digital duty of care that would require platforms to proactively manage algorithmic harms.

Deadline: Existing ban in effect now. Strengthened legislation is expected as a government priority this session.

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