ACCC backs stronger social-media ban enforcement powers in Australia
( August 25, 2026, 01:49 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has backed stronger information-gathering and examination powers for the country's online-safety regulator to enforce the the social-media ban for under-16s, saying such powers are important for effective scrutiny of digital platforms. The competition watchdog on Aug. 13 told a Senate inquiry examining a measure to strengthen enforcement of the ban that voluntary requests may be inadequate where platforms fail to respond fully, delay investigations or refuse to cooperate, drawing on its experience using compulsory powers under Section 155 of the 2010 Competition and Consumer Act.Correspondence attached. ...
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