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Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: data

ET Tech & Digital IndiaBy ET Tech & Digital India
26 Aug 2026
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Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: data
Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: data
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Australian under-16s are increasing their use of social media apps such as Instagram and Tiktok despite a world-leading ban, data provided by a parental control software company showed Wednesday. The use of apps TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat among 10-12 year olds and 13 to 15-year olds was on the rise, data from parental control app Qustodio...

Australian under-16s are increasing their use of social media apps such as Instagram and Tiktok despite a world-leading ban, data provided by a parental control software company showed Wednesday. The use of apps TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat among 10-12 year olds and 13 to 15-year olds was on the rise, data from parental control app Qustodio showed.

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