The company announced the removals as part of its efforts to comply with a national ban on social media for minors.
According to figures released by Meta, the enforcement included shutting down 462,000 Instagram accounts and 294,000 Facebook accounts.
The mass removal underscores the impact of Australia’s strict regulatory environment following the implementation of its landmark youth social media law in December.
This policy creates a significant compliance challenge for digital infrastructure, forcing major platforms to actively purge younger users to meet legal requirements.
By disclosing these numbers, Meta is documenting its adherence to a legislative framework designed to fundamentally restrict how children access social networks.
Meta reported that the enforcement process began well before the law officially took effect, with over 500,000 accounts removed prior to the December deadline.
The company continues to identify and shut down additional accounts that bypass age restrictions in the months following the ban's activation.
This ongoing effort directly affects hundreds of thousands of Australian teenagers and their families as the company adapts its account management mechanisms to meet specific local mandates.