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Australia wants to sell its social media ban to the world – but are the measures even working?

globalApril 1, 2026
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Australia wants to sell its social media ban to the world – but are the measures even working?
Two-thirds of teenagers are still on social media platforms included in the ban, according to the eSafety commissioner

Two-thirds of teenagers are still on social media platforms included in the ban, according to the eSafety commissioner

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When the age assurance technology trial released its final report before Australia’s under-16s social media ban came into effect last year, its first finding was: age assurance can be done privately, efficiently and effectively.

Four months since the ban came into effect, we can say that was – to paraphrase Yes Minister – a courageous statement.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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