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news Scmp World 2026-06-27

Australia Tightens Rules on Social Media Access for Children

Australia is doubling penalties for tech firms failing to enforce a child social media ban and enhancing regulator powers to verify compliance. The measures follow evidence that the ban is easily circumvented by minors.

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