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Australian Court Hits X Corp with A$650k Child-Safety Penalty

5/22/2026

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The Australian Federal Court increased X Corp’s penalty to A$650,000 and added A$100,000 in costs, ending a three-year child-safety compliance dispute.
Justice Michael Wheelahan said the near-maximum penalty serves as a deterrent for large corporations.
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant stressed that meaningful transparency is essential for holding technology firms accountable.
X Corp did not immediately comment when contacted for a response.

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The Australian Federal Court increased X Corp’s penalty to A$650,000 and added A$100,000 in costs, ending a three-year child-safety compliance dispute.
Justice Michael Wheelahan said the near-maximum penalty serves as a deterrent for large corporations.
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant stressed that meaningful transparency is essential for holding technology firms accountable.
X Corp did not immediately comment when contacted for a response.