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As Australia prepares to enforce these groundbreaking laws, tech companies remain on alert. Platforms will need to develop and implement age-appropriate protections, including age verification systems and content restrictions, to avoid substantial fines—up to $49.5 million—set to take effect from December 10.
In conclusion, Australia's social media ban for under-16s represents a significant step in global digital regulation, emphasizing child safety at a time when online platforms are everywhere in daily life. The inclusion of YouTube, despite corporate pushback, highlights the government's determination to create a safer digital environment for the nation's youth, even if it means challenging some of the world’s biggest tech companies.