Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalIt's been six months since Australia's teen social media ban came into effect, but is it working?Updated June 9, 2026 — 11:25am,first published 11:23amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:16Trump booed at NBA Finals gameVideo icon1:14Apple unveiled ‘Siri AI’. The reaction was lukewarmVideo icon0:33Brunson hurts knee on freak playVideo icon0:12Fan invades court, attempts selfie with WembyAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Was Australia's teen social media ban effective?
It's been six months since Australia's teen social media ban came into effect, but is it working?
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