Social media giants avoid fines despite youth ban breaches

Parents are expressing frustration that the eSafety Commissioner has not issued any fines to social media platforms despite children under 16 continuing to access social media without adequate age verification measures. The Federal Government's social media ban for under-16s is being widely circumvented, with young people finding ways around the restrictions. Critics argue that without enforcement through penalties, the legislation lacks teeth, though the eSafety Commissioner maintains investigations take time to ensure charges will be successful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.