- Australia’s ban on under-16s from major social platforms briefly cut use, but kids are returning — TikTok use among 13–15‑year‑olds is now almost back to pre‑ban levels.
- Experts say children are bypassing controls by faking ages, using VPNs or slipping past weak age checks.
- Canberra is upping penalties and enforcement, and other countries are watching Australia as a possible blueprint for regulating kids’ social media.
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