Under 16 social media ban
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New paper questions effectiveness of under-16 social media ban
Researchers argue bans alone miss the mark.
by Mediaweek Admin – Apr 7, 2026
eSafety puts five social platforms on notice
eSafety says under-16s are still keeping or creating accounts, despite millions being removed or restricted.
by Mediaweek Admin – Mar 31, 2026
Snapchat touts safety as under-16 age-check loopholes emerge
It comes as the platform promotes new tools for parents.
by Mediaweek Admin – Jan 28, 2026
Landmark Snapchat addiction case settles before trial
The terms of the settlement have not been announced.
by Nama Winston – Jan 23, 2026
Reports Snapchat's age ban tools aren't keeping teens out
Families say under-16s were back on the app within minutes.
by Mediaweek Admin – Jan 22, 2026
Instagram looks to US movie classification-style permissions to improve safety on teen accounts
Instagram will introduce 'PG-13' content standards for teen accounts, with new parental controls and AI updates rolling out in Australia, the US, UK, and Canada.
by Talon Admin – Oct 14, 2025
Google claims 'respect for parents' as it cancels concert after YouTube added to Under 16 social media ban
Google cancelled a concert at Parliament House in the hours after the federal government added YouTube to its social media ban for under 16s.
by Talon Admin – Jul 31, 2025
