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# Australia to double potential fines over child social media accounts

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**Published:** June 29, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.npr.org/2026/06/29/nx-s1-5874576/australia-fines-child-social-media-accounts  

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Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts.

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