One-fifth of Australian Teens Still Use TikTok, Snapchat After Social Media Ban

Despite a social media ban, one-fifth of Australian teens continue to use platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, according to a study that is among the first to show the effects on youth online behavior since Australia rolled out the ban.

13 Mar, 01:07 — 13 Mar, 07:35

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What sources agree on

Approximately 20% of Australian teens (13-15 years old) still use TikTok and Snapchat
The usage persists despite a social media ban in Australia
The data is among the first to show the effects of the ban on youth online behavior

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More than 20% of 13- to 15-year-olds in Australia are still on Snapchat and TikTok despite the ban.

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The study is among the first to show the effects on youth online behaviour since Australia rolled out the ban.

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The ban is being copied by governments around the world.

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New data questions the effectiveness of Australia’s social media age-gating rules for under-16s.

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The ban is being copied by governments around the world

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The new data questions the effectiveness of Australia’s social media age-gating rules for under-16s

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it provides early insights into the effectiveness of government-imposed social media bans on youth. The findings could influence policy decisions in other countries considering similar restrictions, highlighting the challenges of enforcing digital age-gating.

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The Independentcenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualFocuses on study's impact on youth behavior

politikencenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly FactualReports factual findings without explicit commentary

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and reports on a study's findings without significant political framing, resulting in a balanced overall lean.

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The IndependentMostly Factual56m ago

Australian teens still accessing TikTok and Snapchat despite social media ban

The study is among the first to show the effects on youth online behaviour since Australia rolled out the ban

By Byron Kaye

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politikenMostly Factual3h ago

Rapport: Flere australske børn bruger sociale medier trods forbud

Flere end 20 procent af 13- til 15-årige børn i Australien er fortsat på Snapchat og TikTok trods forbud.

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hinduMostly Factual4h ago

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban

The data is among the first to show the effects on ‌youth online ⁠behaviour since Australia rolled out the ban, which is being copied ⁠by governments around the world

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express-tribuneMostly Factual7h ago