Australia's kid social media ban is ineffective, study suggests

Australia's social media ban for under-16s failing six months in, young users say

Six months after Australia introduced a world-first social media ban for under-16s, young people report the ban is not working effectively.

Australia's Social Media Ban Fails as Privacy Protection Undermines Enforcement, Studies Show

Analysis of Australia's social media ban for under-16s, which took effect in December 2025. Multiple studies show the ban has failed — most

Australia to double fines for social media platforms failing to enforce under-16 ban

Australia is doubling potential fines for social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram that fail to prevent children under 16 from hol

Study finds Australia's under-16 social media ban has minimal effect on teen usage

A study evaluating Australia's social media ban for under-16s found the law has had minimal impact on teenagers' social media usage. Underag

Study finds 80% of Australian under-16s still using social media despite ban

A study by the University of Newcastle found that over 80% of under-16s in Australia are still using social media three months after the cou

Study finds 80% of Australian under-16s still using social media despite ban

A study by the University of Newcastle found that over 80% of under-16s in Australia are still using social media three months after the cou

Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research