Reddit Sues Australia Over Under-16 Social Media Ban in High Court
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Storyboard•27-01-2026, 16:55
Reddit Sues Australia Over Under-16 Social Media Ban in High Court
- •Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia's High Court challenging the government's ban on social media for users under 16.
- •The US-based company argues the law is an unconstitutional intrusion on free political discourse and invalidates freedom of political communication.
- •Reddit claims it should not be treated as a conventional social media company, seeking to distance itself from the broader category.
- •Australia is the first country to implement such a ban, with platforms facing penalties up to A$49.5 million for non-compliance.
- •While Meta, TikTok, and Google agreed to comply, YouTube criticized the ban, stating it will make Australian children less safe online.
Why It Matters: Reddit challenges Australia's under-16 social media ban, citing free speech and constitutional concerns.
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