"The eSafety Commission's inaugural report revealed that major platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, show "major gaps" in enforcing the law designed to keep children under 16 off their platforms."
"Despite the implementation of the under-16 social media ban, a survey found that 31% of Australian parents reported their children still maintained at least one social media account, highlighting enforcement issues."
"eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant warned that companies could face fines if they fail to take "reasonable steps" to comply with the under-16 social media ban."
"The regulator pointed out persistent shortcomings, including systems that redirect underage users back into age-verification flows even after they have declared themselves under 16."
Australia's eSafety Commission has identified significant enforcement gaps in the under-16 social media ban, with major platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube not complying with legal requirements. A survey indicated that 31% of parents reported their children still have social media accounts, despite the ban. The eSafety Commissioner emphasized the need for stricter enforcement and potential fines for non-compliance, citing issues such as ineffective age-verification systems and inadequate reporting tools for underage accounts.
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