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 government prepares legal action against platforms for failing to verify ages. While studies show many teens still access platforms, experts note a shift in parental attitudes and social norms around early social media use, suggesting a gradual impact.

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

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…

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…

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.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government is giving priority to strengthening the world's first laws that ban children younger than 16 from social media…

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…

Platforms face massive fines as Australia doubles down on its teen social media ban