Australia Tightens Under-16 Social Media Ban After 85% of Teens Bypass It

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0800

Australia’s federal government proposed new legislation on Saturday to tighten the country’s under-16 social media ban, after research showed the vast majority of teens have found ways around it.

The original ban, which took effect in December 2025, was the first of its kind globally. But a study led by researchers at the University of Newcastle suggests it hasn’t changed much in practice.

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Australia Tightens Under-16 Social Media Ban After 85% of Teens Bypass It