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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 15 April 2026; Created: 15 April 2026; Last Updated: 15 April 2026

According to new research, 61% of Australian 12-15 year olds who had social media before the ban, still have access to one or more accounts.
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Posted: 2026-04-15 12:24:00

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