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Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

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Published: June 27, 2026 18:17:06 IST

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By Samuel McKeith SYDNEY, June 27 (Reuters) – Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms found to have failed to uphold a ground-breaking social media

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