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Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2026
Act No. 83 of 2026 · Assented 11 September 2026
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In brief
Doubles maximum penalties (from 30,000 to 60,000 penalty units) for breaches of the social media minimum age rules, and lets the eSafety Commissioner summon people to private examinations on oath, with gaol or fines for refusing to answer.
Who's affected
- Age-restricted social media platform providers
- People summoned to give evidence
- The eSafety Commissioner
- Journalists protecting confidential sources
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