# Australia proposes hefty fines for big tech over duty to protect young users

https://mins.news/en/item/49202

- TRT World, 2026-09-08 05:57 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/9b720bd191a4

> Australia has proposed hefty fines for major technology companies that fail to meet their duty to protect young users.

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