A study reveals over 80% of Australian teens continued using social media three months after the under-16 ban, citing ineffective age verification by tech companies.
The ban was enforced in December 2025
Jul 31, 2026
01:03 pm
What's the storyAustralia's groundbreaking ban on social media for kids under 16 has largely failed, a recent study by the country's internet regulator, eSafety, revealed.
The research found that over 80% of Australian teens are still using platforms like Instagram and TikTok three months after the ban was enforced.
Most Australian teens still on social media 3 months after under-16 ban began, study finds
Most Australian teens are still on social media three months into the under-16 ban
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