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Tracey Whiting confirmed her decision to resign on Sunday evening. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMeta removes access to nearly 550,000 accounts in first month of under-16s social media banMeta said this morning it has removed access to almost 550,000 accounts belonging to people believed to be under 16, its first compliance report a month after the landmark social media ban law went into effect.As we’ve stated previously, Meta is committed to meeting its compliance obligations and is taking the necessary steps to remain compliant with the law. That said, we call on the Australian government to engage with industry constructively to find a better way forward, such as incentivising all of industry to raise the standard in providing safe, privacy-preserving, age appropriate experiences online, instead of blanket bans. Continue reading...