By Editor , 19 October 2026
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Teens Are Beating Social Media Bans. Experts Say Don't Close the Loopholes

Australia – October 19, 2026 -- A study published this year found that four in five Australian teens under 16 got onto platforms barred by the country's 2024 social media ban. In an opinion piece, researchers Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia and Danah Boyd argue that tightening enforcement would make kids and adults less safe online.