Social Media News: Australia's Social Media Ban Isn't Working As Most Kids Find a Way Around It

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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 29 June 2026; Created: 29 June 2026; Last Updated: 29 June 2026

Despite banning under-16s from social media in December, 85% have accessed social media in the past seven days, according to research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
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Posted: 2026-06-28 04:54:00

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