Australian Teens Circumvent Social Media Ban After December Restrictions

In December, Australia implemented a ban that blocks children from accessing social media. The measure was introduced to protect minors from online exposure. The restriction targets users classified as children under the law. Since the ban took effect, teenagers have been actively seeking ways to avoid it. Young people have identified numerous methods to skirt the social‑media prohibition. The widespread evasion indicates the ban is being circumvented by many youths. Authorities note that the ease of workarounds challenges the policy’s goals. The situation underscores the difficulty of enforcing digital restrictions on teens.