Australia’s Teen Social Bans Are Having Little Effect

Australia’s teen social bans are having little effect

A new report showed that usage hasn’t changed significantly as teens continue to check in by getting around the restrictions.

Social Media Ban: How Do Limits For Children and Teens Work?

Since Australia barred under-16s from using social media in late 2025, more than two dozen countries have either enacted their own bans or are weighing similar restrictions.

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Australia’s internet regulator revealed in a recent study that teenagers are continuing to use social media despite ban.

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This story was originally published on Social Media Today. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Social Media Today newsletter. Australia's eSafety Commissioner released a report examining the effectiveness of Australia's under-16 social media ban. The study found that most underage teens are still accessing social apps, despite gradually improving enforcement […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed! The post Aust…

Australia says social media ban not working, but it will stay

SYDNEY, Australia: Australia's government defended its ban on social media for children under 16 on August 1, even as new data showed how hard it is to enforce the rule. The response came a day after the country's internet safety regulator reported that more than 80 percent of Australian teenagers were still using social media three months into the ban. The findings highlighted how difficult it is to control onl