platform changeReviewed · Aug 13, 2026 · 1 min read
Meta removes 756,000 Australian teen accounts under new age-restriction law
By The Rundown · EditorWatch risk
Australia implemented a social media age ban requiring platforms to remove accounts of users under 16. Meta has removed over 756,000 teen accounts from Instagram and Facebook in Australia in compliance. This reflects a major policy shift in how platforms enforce age restrictions globally.
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If your teen uses Meta platforms, check whether their account may be affected depending on your location. Review our age-by-age safety guide to understand age-appropriate social media use and what platforms are designed for in your region.
Relevant forAges 13–15Ages 16+
Source · news.google.com
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Last updated · Aug 13, 2026
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