Under-16s will no longer be able to subscribe to popular apps under Australian groundbreaking law
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‘Magical numbers’ expected for some alternative apps as teenagers ‘look for somewhere else to go’
Legislation passed last year excluded video-sharing service due to its role in education and children’s entertainment
First data released on impact of blocking children’s access to platforms as other countries monitor progress
Move follows Australia’s decision to introduce age-based restrictions over child safety concerns
Google-owned video platform was originally excluded from groundbreaking restrictions over educational uses
Officials working on proposals that could be put to public consultation within weeks
