Australian influencer family move to UK to avoid social media ban
Summary
An Australian influencer family called the "Empire Family" is moving to the UK to avoid a new social media ban in Australia for those under 16. The family, who shares much of their life online, wants their daughter to continue making content, which the ban in Australia would restrict.Key Facts
- The "Empire Family" includes Beck and Bec Lea, their son Prezley, 17, and daughter Charlotte, 14.
- Australia plans to ban social media use for people under 16 starting in December.
- The ban affects platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X, and YouTube, requiring companies to stop under-16s from making accounts.
- Companies that don't follow the rules could face fines up to A$50 million.
- Charlotte, the 14-year-old daughter, is a popular social media user with over half a million followers on YouTube and hundreds of thousands on TikTok and Instagram.
- The family's decision to move is partly because they hold dual British-Australian citizenship, allowing them to relocate more easily.
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