“From the outset, we understood that achieving flawless results immediately was unrealistic, but preliminary data indicates that this legislation is having a significant, positive impact,” she stated in the announcement.

“We recognize the necessity for further efforts, and the eSafety Commissioner is thoroughly analyzing this information to assess the compliance of individual platforms,” she added.

“Additional data will be essential to fully understand the implementation process,” she noted.

Digital Rights Watch, however, opposed the imposition of a social media age limit, advocating instead for increased regulation of social media companies.

Digital Rights Watch opposed the introduction of the social media age limit, calling instead for more regulation of social media companies.