Australia & X (social network)
32 shared events · Importance 15 · Last updated Jul 03, 2026
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Australia: Australia is strengthening its social media ban for children under 16, doubling fines for non-compliant tech firms and empowering its eSafety Commissioner to enforce the law more effectively. This reflects Australia's commitment to protecting youth online and its leading role in global efforts to regulate social media.
X (social network): X (social network) faces potential fines if it fails to take reasonable steps to remove accounts of young children in Australia, as part of the broader social media ban enforcement.
Apr 20, 2026 · 146 articles
Regulatory
Australia: Australia implemented a world-first social media ban for under-16s, impacting major tech platforms and aiming to protect young people.
X (social network): X is one of the major platforms required to comply with Australia's new social media ban for under-16s.
Jan 12, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Australia: Australia implemented a ban on social media for minors in 2025, serving as a precedent and model for Indonesia's similar regulatory actions.
X (social network): X (social network) is among the social media companies deemed 'high risk' by Indonesia and is expected to comply with regulations regarding child accounts.
Jun 26, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
Australia: Australia was the first country to enact a nationwide social media ban for children under 16, serving as a precedent and comparison for Canada's new digital safety bill. Its experience is referenced in discussions about the potential impact and scope of the Canadian legislation.
X (social network): X, formerly Twitter, did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding Canada's new digital safety bill. As a social media platform, it will be subject to the proposed regulations aimed at protecting children.
Jun 09, 2026 · 134 articles
Regulatory
Australia: Australia is mentioned as the first country to require sites to remove accounts held by under-16s, highlighting a global trend in child protection regulations.
X (social network): X (social network) was flagged by Indonesia as a high-risk platform and is reported to be in compliance with the new regulations.
Apr 02, 2026 · 14 articles
Regulatory
Australia: Australia has raised alarms about exploitative content creation by Grok and its eSafety Office is prepared to use its powers to issue removal notices.
Jan 10, 2026 · 28 articles
Tech
X (social network): X (social network) has shown limited cooperation with Pakistan's request to crack down on militant accounts.
Dec 11, 2025 · 14 articles
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