Tech giants Meta, TikTok, Google slam Australia’s under-16 social media ban

The social media giants will be responsible for policing the ban, under threat of fines of up to A$50 million (US$32.5 million).

The Australian Senate, or upper house of parliament, is holding a short inquiry into the legislation which is due to report by Tuesday. However, given the legislation has support from the centre-right opposition, it is all but certain to become law within days.

In submissions to the Senate inquiry, tech companies warned of unintended, negative consequences from the rapidly-drafted laws.