Australia investigates tech giants for ‘failing to obey’ social media ban for children

Months after Australia became the first country to enact a social media ban for children under 16, Communications Minister Anika Wells on Tuesday said big tech companies were "failing to obey the laws". Australia is investigating Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube for implementation breaches, she added. Tech companies face fines of up to $33.9 million under the new law.

Mar 31, 2026 - 05:00
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Australia investigates tech giants for ‘failing to obey’ social media ban for children
Months after Australia became the first country to enact a social media ban for children under 16, Communications Minister Anika Wells on Tuesday said big tech companies were "failing to obey the laws". Australia is investigating Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube for implementation breaches, she added. Tech companies face fines of up to $33.9 million under the new law.
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