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importantSYS.SOURCE: France24• 2026-08-26T09:35:58Z

Rise in Social Media Usage Among Australian Under-16s Despite Legal Restrictions

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Despite a legal ban on social media for under-16s in Australia, data indicates a significant increase in usage among this demographic. The findings suggest challenges in enforcing the restriction, potentially highlighting gaps in digital regulation or user behavior workarounds.

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