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

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

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…

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.

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

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