Australian Ban on Social Media for Under-16s Deemed Ineffective by Research

A recent study published in the British Medical Journal indicates that Australia's ban on social media access for individuals under 16, implemented in December, has not achieved its intended goal. Research shows that a significant majority, 85%, of this age group continues to access social media platforms. This finding raises questions about the efficacy of such legislative measures in controlling digital platform usage among minors and highlights ongoing challenges in digital regulation.