Australia — ESafety Commissioner & ByteDance — TikTok Shop

Australia — ESafety Commissioner: The regulator published the study and is investigating five platforms for non-compliance, strengthening its role and information-gathering powers, though its enforcement has so far failed to achieve the ban's objectives.

ByteDance — TikTok Shop: ByteDance — TikTok Shop is under investigation for failing to implement effective age assurance, facing potential doubled penalties and regulatory scrutiny in Australia, which could impact its user base and operations.

Australia — ESafety Commissioner: Australia's Australia — ESafety Commissioner has supported the social media ban on child-safety grounds.

ByteDance — TikTok Shop: ByteDance — TikTok Shop is one of the major platforms required to comply with Australia's new social media ban for under-16s.

Australia — ESafety Commissioner: Australian regulator reported that many under-16s still access social media despite the ban.

ByteDance — TikTok Shop: ByteDance — TikTok Shop is affected; the company faces lawsuits in France over teen suicides.

Australia — ESafety Commissioner: The Australia — ESafety Commissioner is the internet regulator in Australia responsible for overseeing the social media ban and reporting on its compliance. The agency is actively monitoring the ban's impact and compliance.

Australia — ESafety Commissioner: The Australia — ESafety Commissioner successfully pursued legal action against X Corp., resulting in a significant fine and upholding the importance of transparency from technology companies regarding child safety. This outcome strengthens the regulator's authority and its mission to create safer online spaces.

Australia — ESafety Commissioner: The Australia — ESafety Commissioner is the Australian regulator responsible for enforcing the new social media age limit and issuing notices to platforms.

Australia — ESafety Commissioner: Australia's Australia — ESafety Commissioner will monitor compliance with the social media ban and report on its effectiveness.