Australia's social media ban for under 16s becomes law

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Proposed not long ago, Australia's ban on under 16s on social media is already law.

The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts.

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