Australia is set to introduce new legislation that will strengthen its ban on social media access for children under 16 while giving the national internet regulator greater authority to take legal action against technology companies that fail to comply. The proposed changes aim to improve enforcement of the landmark restrictions introduced in December. Prime Minister […]
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Australia eyes stricter teen social media ban enforcement
Australia is considering stronger enforcement measures for its landmark social media ban on children after a new study found the law has had little impact on teenage online activity. The government now plans to strengthen the legislation and ensure it can withstand legal challenges while improving its overall effectiveness. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the […]
Australian teens evade social media age ban
Despite Australia’s recent ban on under-16s using social media, teenagers continue to access over ten blocked platforms, revealing major challenges in enforcing age restrictions effectively across the country. Surveys and expert analysis indicate that while the policy aims to protect youth, many teens bypass safeguards using digital workarounds such as VPNs, fake birthdates, or accounts […]