Meta to remove under-16 Australians from Facebook, Instagram on Dec 4

Australia will from Dec 10 force social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok to remove users under the age of 16, slapping hefty fines of up to A$49.5mil if they fail to do so. — AFP

SYDNEY: Australians younger than 16 will be removed from Facebook and Instagram on Dec 4, tech giant Meta said Nov 19, as Canberra prepares to enforce sweeping laws banning teens from social media.

From Dec 10, Australia will force social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, to remove users under the age of 16 or face hefty fines.