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Study finds Australia’s under-16 social media ban has little impact
Filed: Jun 25, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: 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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