META REMOVES 750K UNDERAGE ACCOUNTS IN AUSTRALIA

The removals represent Meta's compliance efforts with Australia's legislation restricting social media access for minors. The company began enforcing the age restrictions following the ban's implementation last year. Australia's youth social media ban represents one of the world's strictest regulations on platform access for minors. The policy requires social media companies to verify user ages and prevent under-16 sign-ups. Meta's enforcement figures highlight the scale of underage account creation on its platforms. The company has implemented age verification technology and removed access to existing accounts identified as belonging to children. Other major platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube have also adjusted their policies to comply with Australian regulations. The enforcement remains ongoing as platforms continue identifying non-compliant accounts. The ban reflects growing global scrutiny over social media's effects on child mental health and safety.