Australia to Strengthen Enforcement of Under-16 Social Media Ban
THE SO WHAT
Australia hardening its under-16 social media ban—with higher penalties and more enforcement power—pushes platforms toward age verification and tighter data controls by default. If you operate consumer products touching minors, treat this as a preview of stricter global youth safety regimes and bake compliance into roadmap and growth plans now.
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