Platforms face fines if they fail to take reasonable steps to remove accounts of Australian children younger than 16.

Social media platforms must report monthly how many children’s accounts they close once Australia begins enforcing its 16-year age limit next week, a minister said.

Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube would face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars (£24.8 million) from December 10 if they fail to take reasonable steps to remove accounts of Australian children younger than 16.

Livestreaming service Twitch was added to the list of age-restricted platforms two weeks ago.

The Australian eSafety Commissioner will send the 10 platforms notices on December 11 demanding information about the numbers of accounts removed. Monthly no

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