Despite initial drops in engagement following Australia's social media prohibition for minors under 16, usage rates have rebounded and occasionally surpassed pre-ban levels.

New research indicates that Australian teenagers affected by social media bans are consequently accessing and consuming less news content.

New data indicates a rapid resurgence in TikTok usage among Australian teenagers after the country implemented and subsequently lifted the world's first legislative ban on the app for minors.

A new study reveals that 85% of Australian teenagers continue to use social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, despite a ban. This indicates widespread non-compliance with the restrictions.

Despite an under-16s ban, two-thirds of Australian teenagers continue to use social media platforms, with most finding it easy to circumvent the restrictions.

A new report indicates that more than 20% of Australian teenagers continue to use social media platforms, despite a ban being in place.

The Australian government has defended its ban on under-16s accessing certain online platforms, despite a report concluding that most teenagers have found ways to circumvent the restriction three months after its implementation.

Teenagers in Australia are easily circumventing social media access restrictions, highlighting the ineffectiveness of current laws designed to limit social media use.

A study in Australia revealed that nearly 70% of teenagers under 16 maintained access to social media despite a ban, leading the Australian government to accuse major tech companies.

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban  The Straits Times