Six months after Australia’s landmark social media age restrictions came into force, the headlines are calling the experiment a flop. But is it really a failure, or are we judging a "generational" policy before it’s even had a chance to breathe?

We’re joined by Professor Luke Wolfenden from the University of Newcastle to unpack the latest findings. With new data showing that over 85% of under-16s are still accessing restricted platforms, we dig into why the current age-verification methods are failing to stop the scroll. Are tech companies doing enough, or is this policy destined to be a decade-long game of cat-and-mouse? Join us as we navigate the public health data behind the ban and ask: what does the future of online safety actually look like for our families?


The 85% Reality: Why the vast majority of kids are still online despite the ban.


Circumvention 101: How simple "age declarations" and shared accounts are making the law easy to bypass.


Unintended Consequences: Are we pushing our kids toward "darker," less-regulated corners of the internet?

Six months after Australia&rsquo;s landmark social media age restrictions came into force, the headlines are calling the experiment a flop. But is it really a failure, or are we judging a "generational" policy before it&rsquo;s even had a chance to breathe?
We&rsquo;re joined by Professor Luke Wolfenden from the University of Newcastle to unpack the latest findings. With new data showing that over 85% of under-16s are still accessing restricted platforms, we dig into why the current age-verification methods are failing to stop the scroll. Are tech companies doing enough, or is this policy destined to be a decade-long game of cat-and-mouse? Join us as we navigate the public health data behind the ban and ask: what does the future of online safety actually look like for our families?
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The 85% Reality: Why the vast majority of kids are still online despite the ban.
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Circumvention 101: How simple "age declarations" and shared accounts are making the law easy to bypass.
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Unintended Consequences: Are we pushing our kids toward "darker," less-regulated corners of the internet?
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