Social media ban for under-16s shows limited impact | Sunrise

Australia's social media ban for under-16s has been in effect for one month, with cyber safety experts reporting minimal impact on actual usage. Most teenagers continue accessing platforms either because their accounts haven't been flagged, they've passed age verification, or parents are helping them maintain access. Experts argue that education and parental empowerment are more effective than banning nine platforms, noting that 87% of Australian parents of primary-age children already help their children bypass the existing 13-year age requirement. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook »   / sunrise   Instagram »   / sunriseon7   TikTok »   / sunriseon7   X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS