Australia’s social media ban preventing teens from accessing the news, research finds
A recent study reveals that Australia's social media ban for teenagers is limiting their access to news. Half of the teens affected by the ban report seeing less news than before, with many not turning to traditional news sources. The research highlights concerns about the long-term impact on young people's news consumption habits.
- ▪Social media was the second most popular method for teenagers to get news at 39%.
- ▪Half of the teens who have been blocked by the ban say they are seeing less news than before.
- ▪39% of teens surveyed reported not using any other news sources after being banned from social media.
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Social media was the second most popular method for teenagers to get news at 39%, behind family at 52%. Australia’s under-16 ban means they see less news than before. Photograph: Hollie Adams/ReutersView image in fullscreenSocial media was the second most popular method for teenagers to get news at 39%, behind family at 52%. Australia’s under-16 ban means they see less news than before. Photograph: Hollie Adams/ReutersSocial media banAustralia’s social media ban preventing teens from accessing the news, research findsHalf of the teens who have been blocked say they are seeing less news than before – but they are not necessarily going back to traditional sources Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Josh Taylor Technology reporterMon 18 May 2026 11.00 EDTSharePrefer…
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