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Story summary
- Australia’s under-16 social media ban began on December 10, 2025, but teens quickly bypassed age verification.
- Many celebrated access to TikTok and Snapchat, with some saying the verification was easy.
- Anika Wells, Communications Minister, warned platforms to routinely check accounts, placing responsibility on them, not parents.
- Polls show strong public support but debate remains over the ban's effectiveness and enforcement.
