Australia's Social Media Ban Faces High Court Challenge Over Free
💡 Why it matters
This case could set a precedent for how governments balance protecting minors online with preserving their fundamental rights to communicate and access information.
Reddit is challenging Australia's ban on under-16s social media use in the High Court, arguing it impinges the implied freedom of political communication. The legislation was rushed through in 2024 and has been narrowed after Reddit sued.
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