#Australia social media ban Meta account blocks

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Australia Social Media Ban: Meta Blocks 550,000 Accounts in First Week

Meta has blocked 550,000 accounts in the first week of Australia's strict social media ban for under-16s. Explore the breakdown of Instagram, Facebook, and Threads account blocks.

Jan 12, 2026