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WA teens say anonymous 'alt' accounts used to bypass social media ban
Key takeaways
- Broome students say there are multiple ways to get around the social media ban.
- Teenagers in Western Australia's north say students are hiding behind fake accounts to post malicious content.
- They say the accounts are often used to bypass Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s.
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Broome students say there are multiple ways to get around the social media ban. (ABC Kimberley: Rachel Jackson)
Teenagers in Western Australia's north say students are hiding behind fake accounts to post malicious content.
They say the accounts are often used to bypass Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s.
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