[Complying with New Government Regulations, Meta to Remove Social Media Accounts of Australian Minors] According to CCTV News, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced on the 19th that in order to comply with the Australian government's comprehensive ban on social media for teenagers, it will remove social media accounts of minors under the age of 16 in Australia starting December 4. As per the Australian government regulations, social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram must complete the removal of relevant accounts by December 10, or face hefty fines. (CCTV News)