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Zac de Silva

'Be vigilant': PM swipes hard on teen social media ban

There are concerns many children are sidestepping the ban on social media apps. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Governments need to remain vigilant to ensure Australia's world-first social media ban is not being flouted by new technologies, the prime minister warns.

Anthony Albanese met with parents who advocated for the digital age restrictions and is moving to strengthen existing rules to address widespread noncompliance with the under-16 age limit.

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