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Australia's under 16s social media ban is it working?

A major new study suggests that some 85% of under 16s are still using social media in Australia....

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07.45 29 Jun 2026


Australia's under 16s social media ban is it working?


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07.45 29 Jun 2026


A major new study suggests that some 85% of under 16s are still using social media in Australia. This is despite the country being the first in the world to introduce a ban back in December. 

The government says it will double the maximum penalty for platforms that breach it, but is this a further confirmation that outright bans simply don't work? 

 Anton discusses this further with Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.


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