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Australia moves to enforce the under-16s social media ban, with platforms facing fines for non-compliance.
Lemon8 will restrict its users to over-16s from next week, as the eSafety Commission monitors for possible inclusion.
Officials acknowledge the age verification process may take days or weeks to fully implement.
The government plans to add more platforms to the ban if children migrate to unlisted sites.
The eSafety Commission is monitoring Lemon8 for possible inclusion after the scheme begins.
Some major platforms have not yet disclosed how they will verify age compliance.
The government emphasizes the ban is a signal to parents and children about online safety.
A legal challenge has been launched against the ban, complicating its rollout.
Guardian Australia reports the government remains agile and may broaden the ban if migration to unlisted sites occurs.

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Australia maintains its plan to ban social media for users under 16, despite pushback from tech firms.
Communications Minister Anika Wells told the BBC Australia will not be intimidated by big tech over the policy.
The policy aims to shield minors and is described as a public health measure by the government.
Australia says the policy is popular and aims to deter harm from online platforms, including concerns about gaming via Roblox.
Wells noted that US officials may weigh in, but Australia will stay focused on protecting taxpayers and public policy.
The government plans a two-year review to assess the policy's effectiveness and potential changes.
Critics argue additional measures like parental controls and education could work better than a broad ban.
Two Australian teenagers have challenged the ban in the High Court, presenting legal questions about rights.
Officials defend the ban as a step toward responsible digital parenting and safer online spaces for youth.

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Australia signals LinkedIn could join the under-16 ban if it becomes a site for bullying or harmful algorithms.
Migratory patterns show teens moving to Lemon8 as they attempt to bypass the ban.
Exemptions for platforms are not permanent and will be reviewed if a platform's primary purpose shifts.
A High Court challenge against the ban is expected from a Sydney student arguing free expression.
Authorities plan to monitor teen 'migration patterns' to determine platform risks.
Discord, GitHub, Google Classroom and others remain exempt for now.
Authorities say exemptions will be reviewed if a platform's core function changes.
Minister Wells stressed agility in countering platforms that harm teens.
Safety concerns link to bullying and harmful algorithms guide government action against platforms.
The ban debate includes potential court challenges from plaintiffs arguing rights to expression.

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