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Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study finds
In a recent study, e Safety found most children between the ages of 10 and 15 were using social media as frequently in March as they had before the ban.
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What happenedIn a recent study, e Safety found most children between the ages of 10 and 15 were using social media as frequently in March as they had before the ban.
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Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study finds
In a recent study, e Safety found most children between the ages of 10 and 15 were using social media as frequently in March as they had before the ban.
Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study finds
Before the ban, nearly 86pc of children surveyed reported using at least one age-restricted platform. Three months later, that figure remained above 81pc.
