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Over 20% of Teens Still Access TikTok Despite Ban

3/14/2026

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  • Qustodio, the digital parenting company, reports that more than 20% of Australian teenagers aged 13–15 still access TikTok and Snapchat despite a nationwide ban two months earlier.
  • The ban requires platforms to block under-16 users or face fines up to A$49.5 million.
  • Usage declined from pre-ban levels, but ongoing access raises concerns about age-verification effectiveness.
  • The Australian government says changing social-media access culture will take time, with YouTube usage declining.