Australian Prime Minister Declares Success as Millions of Underage Social Media Accounts Are Deactivated
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- During a news conference at the Murarrie Recreation Reservation, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that 4.7 million social media accounts have been suspended or restricted since Australia implemented its world-leading age limit legislation. Accompanied by Communications Minister Anika Wells and eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, Albanese stated that the deactivations provide parents with peace of mind and help return childhood to young Australians b . . .