An influencer family with millions of followers is leaving Australia , citing the nation’s upcoming social media restrictions for children under 16 as a key factor in their decision.
The Empire Family — mums Beck and Bec Lea and their children Charlotte (“Charli”), 14, and Prezley, 17 — are packing up their Perth home in Cottesloe and moving to London before the Online Safety Amendment comes into effect on December 10.
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The legislation, introduced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government, will bar under-16s from popular platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube , with companies facing hefty fines if they don’t comply.
‘Charli loves being online’
Since 2018, the family

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