Australia's ban on social media for under-16s, aimed at curbing online risks, has shown limited effectiveness in reducing teenagers' usage, according to early research findings.
The ban came into effect in December 2025
Jun 25, 2026
03:55 pm
What's the storyAustralia's ban on social media for users under 16 years of age has had little effect on their online behavior, a study published in the British Medical Journal has concluded.
The ban, which came into effect in December last year, was aimed at protecting children from cyberbullying and harmful algorithms.
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