Last mentioned: Mar 13, 2026
Compliance Gap Revealed
Reports show 1 in 5 teens are still accessing restricted platforms.
Regulatory Response
eSafety Commissioner announces active monitoring of platforms for systemic failures.
Data Collection
Qustodio monitors usage patterns showing 20% of teens still accessing apps.
Data Collection
Qustodio tracks usage patterns across Australian families post-ban.
Ban Implementation
Platforms are legally required to begin blocking minors or face fines.
Ban Enacted
Australia officially bans social media platforms from allowing users under 16.
Legislation Passed
Australian Parliament passes world-first social media ban for under-16s.
Two months after Australia implemented a world-first social media ban for minors under 16, data shows one-fifth of the target demographic remains active on platforms like TikTok and Snapchat. The findings highlight significant challenges in age-gating enforcement and the potential for massive regulatory fines against tech giants.
Recent data reveals that over 20% of Australian minors under 16 continue to access restricted platforms like TikTok and Snapchat despite a national ban implemented in December. The findings place intense pressure on the eSafety Commissioner to enforce significant fines against tech giants failing to implement robust age-gating mechanisms.