Labor unveils new powers to strengthen social media ban

Australia is tightening enforcement of its world-first social media ban for users under sixteen. Six months in, the federal government has announced new powers designed to hold technology companies accountable and strengthen protections for young people online. The government says the stricter laws will crack down on platforms that fail to comply with age verification requirements. According to ABC News, the initiative reflects growing pressure from lawmakers worldwide to regulate social media's impact on children.

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