Australia Unveils Sweeping Social Media Ban for Teens - New Details Emerge

Australia drops the hammer on teen social media access—revealing strict enforcement mechanisms that'll leave platforms scrambling.

Verification Overhaul

The government mandates age verification systems that'll make crypto KYC look lax. Platforms face massive fines for non-compliance—think seven figures per violation.

Parental Control Mandate

Every social platform must implement parental dashboard controls by Q1 2026. No exceptions—not even for the 'disruptive' Silicon Valley darlings who think regulations are for traditional finance companies.

Implementation Timeline

Rollout begins January 2026—giving tech giants exactly 15 months to rebuild their age-gating systems. Because apparently building billion-dollar ad targeting algorithms was easier than verifying someone's age.

Australia's betting big that protecting teens from social media is more urgent than protecting them from volatile crypto markets—priorities, right?