Social Media News: Nearly 5 Million Accounts Removed Under Australia’s New Social Media Ban

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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 15 January 2026; Created: 15 January 2026; Last Updated: 15 January 2026

Governments around the world are watching the rollout of the landmark law, which made it illegal for those under 16 to have accounts.
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Posted: 2026-01-15 03:31:00

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