“From the outset, we acknowledged that perfection wasn’t our immediate goal, yet the initial data indicates that this legislation is having a significant impact,” she remarked in the announcement.

“We’re aware that further efforts are necessary, and the eSafety Commissioner is meticulously examining this information to assess the compliance of individual platforms,” she continued.

“Additional data is essential to fully understand the implementation process,” she added.

Meanwhile, Digital Rights Watch has expressed opposition to the establishment of an age limit for social media, advocating instead for stricter regulation of the social media industry.

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