Meta Removes Over Half a Million Accounts Following Australian Social Media Ban
ByAinvest
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 6:13 pm ET1min read
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Meta has deleted over 500,000 Instagram and Facebook accounts in Australia after a social media ban took effect. The move comes a month after the ban, which aims to limit the spread of misinformation. Meta claims the accounts were deleted for violating its policies, but the exact reason is unclear. The ban has been met with controversy, with some arguing it infringes on free speech.

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