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Family Relocates to UK to Escape Aussie Social Media Ban

11/2/2025

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The Empire Family will relocate to the United Kingdom to avoid Australian restrictions on under-16s using social media, which take effect December 10 and bar children from creating or maintaining accounts on platforms such as Facebook and TikTok.
The family comprises Beck and Bec Lea as mothers and Prezley, 17, and Charli, 14.
Charli Lea has a significant online following.
The family holds dual citizenship, allowing an easy move.

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Story summary

The Empire Family will relocate to the United Kingdom to avoid Australian restrictions on under-16s using social media, which take effect December 10 and bar children from creating or maintaining accounts on platforms such as Facebook and TikTok.
The family comprises Beck and Bec Lea as mothers and Prezley, 17, and Charli, 14.
Charli Lea has a significant online following.
The family holds dual citizenship, allowing an easy move.