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Google Warns Australia’s Online-Safety Bill Could Restrict Teen Gmail Access

Google says Australia’s proposed digital duty of care could affect teenagers’ access to Gmail, but no ban has been announced and Senate approval is pending.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Sydney, 9 November 2026 – Google LLC warned an Australian Senate hearing on Monday that proposed online-safety legislation could force it to restrict access to Gmail for users under 18. The Digital Duty of Care bill, which has passed the House of Representatives but still needs Senate approval, proposes penalties of up to AUD109.2 million for non-compliance.

For Asian technology companies serving Australian users, the debate concerns how safety duties could affect everyday product design, privacy and access. Google’s warning describes a possible response to the proposed rules, not an announced Gmail ban. The commercial implications depend on the final legislation and how the regulator applies it.

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  • TLA AI Editor

    TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.