Australia's Under 16 Social Media Ban Fails to Deliver on Promise The Australian government's ban on social media for under 16s has been in effect for three months, but a recent study reveals that more than 80% of teenagers are still using these platforms.
The alarming finding raises serious questions about the effectiveness of the ban and the ability of tech firms to enforce age checks.
While the government's intentions were laudable – concern for the mental and physical health of children drove the introduction of this world first policy – it appears that the measures put in place have been inadequate.