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Australia to Sue Major Social Media Platforms Over Under-16s Ban
- Australia intends to sue Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube over a social media ban for under-16s.
- Communications Minister Anika Wells announced the legal action, citing the eSafety Commissioner's new powers.
- The platforms named in the lawsuit include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube.
- The eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, is leading the case against the non-compliant services.
- The legal action aims to enforce the nationwide social media ban for under-16s.