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No meaningful shift from social media after Australia's teen ban, government says

Government documents obtained by AFP found there was "no meaningful shift" away from platforms such as TikTok and Instagram immediately after Australia's world-leading teen social media ban.

Published Apr 30, 2026, 1:32 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Government documents obtained by AFP show there was "no meaningful shift" away from major platforms like TikTok and Instagram in the immediate wake of Australia's world-leading teen social media ban. The report indicates the policy did not prompt a rapid or significant migration off big tech sites among teens soon after it took effect.