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Reddit calls Australia’s under-16 social media ban ‘inept’ in court

Source: The Next WebAna Maria ConstantinNovember 3, 2026
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Reddit filed the first legal challenge to Australia's world-first ban on social media accounts for under-16s, joining a libertarian advocacy group in the High Court challenge. The company argues the law violates implied constitutional freedom of political communication. The case opened in Canberra this week, marking the first major test of the controversial legislation.

Key points

  • Reddit challenges Australia's under-16 social media ban as unconstitutional
  • First legal challenge to world-first legislation filed in High Court
  • Company argues law violates constitutional freedom of political communication

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