Australia’s Social Media Ban: One Month On, Is It Working?

Over a month has passed since Australia implemented its controversial social media ban for children under 16. The landmark legislation, which mandates platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat to block underage users, has sparked intense debate. Early data from the eSafety Commissioner indicates a 20% drop in new underage accounts. However, challenges persist as teens use VPNs and fake IDs to bypass age checks. Privacy advocates continue to criticize the mandatory biometric verification as a surveillance overreach.