Australia’s teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study

Australia's new social media law, which aims to ban accounts for users under 16, faces significant implementation challenges. According to a recent study, the ban has failed to clear its first hurdle regarding age checks. Consequently, most users under the age of 16 are still able to access social media apps despite the legislative restrictions. The findings highlight the difficulties the government faces in effectively enforcing the age-based restrictions across various digital platforms.