Most Australian young people still on social media despite ban, study suggests (opens original article in a new tab)

A study found that most Australian under-16s continued using social media after a ban, with many circumventing age verification measures, suggesting the policy's early impact is limited.

• Most Australian under-16s still use social media after a ban was implemented
• 85% of participants under 16 reported using restricted platforms despite age verification measures
• Study found limited compliance and significant circumvention of social media restrictions
• UK plans to implement similar restrictions with enhanced age verification measures