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Australian Teens Defy Social Media Ban: 1 in 5 Still Use TikTok, Snapchat

Representational image of teen using smartphone (REUTERS/Hollie Adams)

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Firstpost•13-03-2026, 09:13

Australian Teens Defy Social Media Ban: 1 in 5 Still Use TikTok, Snapchat

•One-fifth of Australian teens (13-15) continue to use TikTok and Snapchat, two months after a ban for minors.
•Data from parental control software maker Qustodio shows over 20% of the age group still access these platforms despite the December ban.
•The ban prohibits platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube from allowing under-16s, with fines up to A$49.5 million.
•Usage declined post-ban, but the significant number still using raises questions about age-gating effectiveness.
•eSafety Commissioner acknowledges the issue, while Communications Minister Anika Wells states cultural change takes time.

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