Australian social-media ban shows modest effect, age checks weak, report says
( July 31, 2026, 11:48 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Australia’s social-media age restrictions for under-16s led to a modest decline in account ownership by the end of its first three months, according to the first report in the eSafety Commissioner’s two-year evaluation. Most children who previously had accounts were still able to retain or create them, largely because platforms failed to implement effective age-assurance measures. The eSafety Commissioner said compliance investigations are continuing.Press release follows, report attached....
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