Australia introduced the legislation on December 10, 2025, requiring major social media platforms to prevent users aged under 16 from holding accounts. Companies that fail to take what the law describes as “reasonable steps” to enforce the ban face fines of up to 49.5 million dollars

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Karolina Muchová in straight sets to advance to the Brisbane International final. The Brisbane International is a tuneup event for this year`s Australian Open, which begins Jan. 18