One in Five Australian Teens Still Use Social Media After Ban

Despite a ban, one in five Australian teenagers continue to use social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, according to recent reports.

13 Mar, 01:07 — 13 Mar, 19:31

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Why this matters

This story highlights the challenges governments face in regulating social media use among minors, even after implementing bans. The findings question the effectiveness of such measures and provide early data on youth online behavior post-ban, which could influence similar policies globally.

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What 10 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Approximately one-fifth (20% or more) of Australian teens aged 13-15 still use social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.
Australia implemented a ban on social media for under-16s in December.
The data on continued usage is among the first to show the effects of the ban on youth online behavior.

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One in five Australian teens (13-15 years old) continue to use social media after the ban.

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The number of 13-to-15-year-olds using TikTok and Snapchat fell from before Australia's ban took effect in December to February.

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

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Where they diverge

Duration since the ban's implementation

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The ban was implemented three months ago.

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The ban was implemented two months ago.

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Usage data covers the period from before the ban in December to February.

Coverage gaps

Australia is also introducing age verification for pornography sites.

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The ban is being copied by governments around the world.

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The Story

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The Independentcenter-leftleftanalyticalMostly Factualfocuses on the study's implications for behavior

Rapplercenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly Factualreports on usage decline but continued access

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and reports on a study's findings without significant political framing, focusing on the effectiveness of the ban.

Sources

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ReutersVery High134d ago

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

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

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The IndependentMostly Factual133d 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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hinduMostly Factual133d 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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RapplerMostly Factual133d ago

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

The number of 13-to-15-year-olds using TikTok and Snapchat fell from before Australia's ban took effect in December to February, but still more than 20% use the apps

By Reuters

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express-tribuneMostly Factual134d ago