Australia's under-16 social media ban faces high court legal challenge
A rights group and Reddit have launched a legal challenge in the High Court against Australia's social media ban for under-16s. The challengers argue that the world-leading policy violates the right to free communication.
A significant legal challenge against Australia's under-16 social media ban has begun in the High Court. The world-leading policy, which restricts access for minors, is being contested by a libertarian group and the social network Reddit.
The Digital Freedom Project, led by New South Wales state MP John Ruddick, is spearheading the effort alongside Reddit. The legal action seeks to overturn the ban in court, centering the argument on the restriction of free communication.
According to the legal challenge, the policy specifically robs those under the age of 16 of their implied freedom of political communication. Further proceedings in the High Court will determine the outcome of the world-first restriction.
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