Meta Blocks Under-16 Accounts in Australia Ahead of New Age Verification Law
Meta will begin removing Australian users under 16 from Instagram, Facebook, and Threads starting December 4, 2025. The MOVE affects approximately 500,000 accounts—3% of local users—as platforms scramble to comply with strict new age-check laws. Non-compliance risks fines up to AUD 49.5 million.
Age verification vendors report surging demand. Affected users can appeal misclassification, download their data, or delete accounts. Meta’s preemptive strike highlights the regulatory tightening gripping social media globally.