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Australia is advocating for its social media ban for teenagers to be adopted globally, despite questions about its effectiveness domestically. Reports from the eSafety commissioner indicate that two-thirds of teenagers are still accessing platforms included in the ban.
Australia's eSafety commissioner is actively investigating major social media companies for potential non-compliance with the ban on users under 16, with authorities examining possible violations and preparing for potential court action.
“A child today can’t walk into a bar and order a drink, they can’t stroll into a strip club or browse an adult shop or sit down at a blackjack table in a casino,” eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said