Social media usage among those under 16 in Australia is recovering following the introduction of a ban in December. The ban aimed to require age verification for access to various platforms. Data released today from a parental control application indicates a rebound in usage despite the new restrictions. This suggests that methods to circumvent the age verification processes are being employed by younger users. The findings highlight the challenges of regulating online access for children and teens. It remains to be seen if the ban will ultimately be effective in protecting underage users. Further analysis will be needed to fully understand the scope of the recovered usage and the methods being used.