Australia has a strict law. Children under 16 years cannot use social media. The law started in late 2025. But a new study shows little success. About 85 percent of children still use the apps. They use simple tricks for this.
Some children enter a fake birth year. Others use photos of older siblings. Some use make-up or fake beards. They trick the face recognition of the apps. The technology does not see the real age.
Anthony Albanese wants to improve the law. The internet agency should get more power. Internet firms face high fines. These can be up to 30 million Euros. Other countries watch Australia closely. Austria also plans bans for children under 14 years.
