Social media ban: some platforms still allowing 14-year-olds as Australia’s landmark ruling comes into force

Albanese says commencement of ban a ‘proud day’ for him as prime minister, while eSafety commissioner unconcerned by reports of children bypassing restrictions

As Australia’s under-16s social media ban got under way on Wednesday, some platforms were still allowing accounts registered for 14-year-olds, while Anthony Albanese described it as a “proud day” to be prime minister.

Of the 10 platforms identified by the eSafety commissioner as needing to comply with the ban, Kick, Threads, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, and X would not allow accounts registered with a birth date of 11 January 2011.

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Social media ban: some platforms still allowing 14-year-olds as Australia’s landmark ruling comes into force

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