Relief, frustration and a surge in fake birthdays: inside Australia’s social media ban for under-16s

As social media age restriction looks increasingly common in the UK, Katie Strick discovers how it’s going for young people in Australia

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Jan 25, 2026 - 14:16
Relief, frustration and a surge in fake birthdays: inside Australia’s social media ban for under-16s

As social media age restriction looks increasingly common in the UK, Katie Strick discovers how it’s going for young people in Australia

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