Saturday, 1 August, 2026
Banned But Still Online: Australia Defends Troubled Teen Social Media Ban
By TechShots Studio
Australia’s government defended its world-first under-16 social media ban after a study revealed over 80% of teenagers remain active on restricted platforms three months after implementation. Regulators blamed tech companies' inadequate age verification for enabling widespread access. Defending the policy, officials compared it to minimum drinking age laws, arguing that imperfect compliance does not negate the law's role in shifting national conversations.
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