Meta Begins Removing Underage Users in Australia Ahead of Landmark Ban

Meta has started removing Australian users under the age of 16 from its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. This action comes ahead of a new Australian law that will ban minors from social media. The law, set to begin on December 10, is the first of its kind in the world. It will require major social media platforms to block users under 16. Companies that fail to comply will face large financial penalties. The move by Meta is a direct response to these upcoming rules. The company is proactively disabling accounts for underage users to meet the legal deadline.