Study finds Australia’s under-16 social media ban has little impact
By The BriefBrief
A study says under-16 users are largely dodging Australia’s social media restrictions.
WHO:Study authors
WHAT:A study reports under-16 users are bypassing Australia’s social media ban by using accounts registered to older people, setting up fake accounts, or using private browsers.
WHEN:Jun 24, 2026 at 10:55 PM ET
WHERE:Australia
WHY:The study finds the restrictions have little impact because under-16 users are using workarounds to access social media.
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