A study showed that three months after the introduction of restrictions, children aged 10 to 15 continue to use social platforms almost as frequently as before the law was enacted. Furthermore, the level of parental awareness regarding their children's digital activity has even decreased. In response to the publication of the report, Deputy Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury Andrew Lee stated that the government still considers the ban justified. According to him, the law has already become an important factor in the public discussion about children's safety online and has changed parents' attitudes towards minors using social media. "We never expected 100% compliance with this ban. Even laws on the minimum age for purchasing alcohol are not followed by everyone, but that does not mean they are unnecessary," Lee noted. He also reported that millions of accounts belonging to underage users have been closed since the law came into effect. Australia was the first country in the world to introduce a legislative ban on the use of social media by children under 16. The document came into force on December 10 and holds digital platforms accountable for preventing minors from accessing their services. Authorities hope that these measures will help reduce the negative impact of social media on the mental health of children and teenagers.