Australia plans to strengthen social media ban, prime minister says
By Sean Maguire ( June 26, 2026, 07:28 GMT | Insight) -- The Australian government wants to strengthen its world-first social media ban for children under 16, the prime minister said. The move follows criticism from eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant that the law was rushed and that her office lacks adequate enforcement tools. The government says it is reviewing whether the law is strong enough as it also pursues broader online safety reforms, including a proposed Digital Duty of Care for technology platforms.The Australian government wants to strengthen its world-first social media ban for children under 16, the prime minister says....
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