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Meta: Calls on Australia to Reconsider Ban on Social Media for Minors

Published January 12, 2026, 08:15
Meta: Calls on Australia to Reconsider Ban on Social Media for Minors

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has called on Australia to reconsider its recent ban on the use of social media by individuals under the age of 16. The company announced that it has blocked more than 544,000 accounts under the new law, which came into effect on December 10th. Meta argues that the ban is excessive and proposes the implementation of measures to enhance the safety and privacy of minors, such as age verification and obtaining parental consent. The Australian government responded that it considers social media companies responsible for protecting young users and that they can use the data they collect to comply with the law.