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Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Fails To Clear 1st Hurdle In Age Checks

A new study found major platforms rarely verify users' ages, allowing under-16s to bypass Australia's landmark social media restrictions simply by entering a false birthdate.

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Published: 7 July 2026
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Fails To Clear 1st Hurdle In Age Checks
A new study found major platforms rarely verify users' ages, allowing under-16s to bypass Australia's landmark social media restrictions simply by entering a false birthdate.

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