Australia's social media ban for teens largely ineffective, study reveals
Six months after Australia's social media ban for children under 16, most teens remain largely unaffected. A recent study found over 86 percent of respondents used banned platforms in the previous week, suggesting the ban has failed to curtail social media use. Experts criticize the implementation, likening the effort to 'fencing the ocean'.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 07:12 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 07:21 UTC
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