Social media age ban fails to stop Australian teens
Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s has had minimal impact, with a cyber expert revealing most teens are still accessing platforms. Discover why the crackdown isn't working.
Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s has had minimal impact, with a cyber expert revealing most teens are still accessing platforms. Discover why the crackdown isn't working.
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