Three months into Australia’s teen social media ban, the federal government wants to put a head on a spike.
Communications Minister Anika Wells has gone from acknowledging the “meaningful efforts” being taken by social media companies to restrict access for Australians under the age of 16, to pledging to hold them accountable
The government’s sudden about-face reflects the immense pressure that it is under to keep its “world-first” ban from going off the rails.
Despite stepping up the rhetoric, Crikey understands there are no imminent plans to use powers to fine companies up to $49.5