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Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month

WORLD NEWS
16-01-2026 10:26 HKT
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A girl uses her mobile phone in Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
A girl uses her mobile phone in Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Australiasocial mediaban4.7 millionteen accountsfirst month

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