Australia Enforces Social Media Ban: Meta Removing Under-16 Users from Facebook and Instagram by December 10

Nov 20, 2025 06:49 am CST

Meta announces the removal of Australian users under 16 from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads starting December 4, ahead of Australia's new legislation banning minors from social media platforms. The law, effective December 10, requires all social media companies to remove underage users or face significant penalties, despite industry concerns about the impact on teens' social connections.