Australia considers tougher enforcement of social media ban for teens — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australia-considers-tougher-enforcement-of-social-media-ban-for-teensContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Australia to Strengthen Enforcement of Under-16 Social Media Banhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australia-considers-tougher-enforcement-of-social-media-ban-for-teenshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australia-considers-tougher-enforcement-of-social-media-ban-for-teens#u19670Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:51 +0000Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced legislation to toughen the social media ban for children. This move follows reports that the current restrictions have not made a meaningful difference. The government aims to increase the powers of the eSafety Commissioner to better enforce the laws.What's confirmed:Australia banned social media for adolescents in 2025.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced legislation to strengthen the social media ban for under-16s.The government plans to strengthen the powers of the eSafety Commissioner.A study indicates four in five Australian children under 16