Pakistan, June 26 -- Australia is considering stronger enforcement measures for its landmark social media ban on children after a new study found the law has had little impact on teenage online activity. The government now plans to strengthen the legislation and ensure it can withstand legal challenges while improving its overall effectiveness.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government would stress-test the law, which prohibits platforms such as Instagram and YouTube from allowing users under the age of 16 to create accounts. He added that authorities also want to ensure the country's eSafety Commission has sufficient powers to monitor compliance and enforce the legislation effectively.

The law, which came into effect six mont...