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Australian children moving to new social app Lemon8 but owner expected to restrict users to over-16s
- 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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