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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Vishwam Sankaran

Two thirds of Australian teens still using social media despite under-16s ban

Most children in Australia still use restricted social media platforms despite the ban for under-16s, according to a major new survey that raises questions about the effectiveness of the legal measure.

About two thirds of Australian 12 to 15-year-olds who used social media before the ban came into force last December still had access to one or more accounts, the survey found.

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