A study of more than 400 Australian teenagers has found that 85 per cent of under-16s were still using social media platforms three months after the ban came into force.

Experts say law not enough to stop children accessing harmful content online and more ‘convincing strategy is required’

The UK is set to have a ban in place on certain social media for under-16s by spring.

Early evidence from Australia suggests 80 per cent of young people are still accessing social media despite the country’s blanket ban

A study of more than 400 Australian teenagers has found that 85 per cent of under-16s were still using social media platforms three months after the ban came into force.

Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading…

Researchers warned age verification checks are being bypassed and admitted there is so far little evidence of immediate reductions in kids' social media use

Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading…

Analysis finds little evidence restrictions are working

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.

Six months on from Australia's under-16s social media ban taking effect, the early verdict from headlines and children themselves has been blunt: It isn't working.

It was an unrealistic pipe dream that a ban would stop all under-16s from using social media overnight, says this academic.

A study finds 85% of Australian 12–15s still use social media six months into the under-16 ban. Canberra now wants tougher enforcement.

Australia is strengthening laws to ban social media for under-16s, despite initial challenges in enforcement. Prime Minister Albanese vows to "bullet-proof" legislation as the…

According to a British study, 85 per cent of Australians aged 12 to 15 were still using social media three months after the ban took effect.