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Australia’s High Court hears bid to overturn under-16s social media ban
Online giant Reddit and advocacy group Digital Freedom Project argue ban is unconstitutional.
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The GuardianEN
Reddit and libertarian group challenge Australia’s under-16s social media ban in high court
<p>Social network and Digital Freedom Project, led by NSW state MP John Ruddick, seek to overturn ban on grounds of implied freedom of political communication</p><p>Australia’s world-leading under-16s <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/12/greens-sarah-hanson-young-big-tech-digital-duty-of-care-labor">social media ban</a> will face i
Sky NewsEN
Social media watchdog sets out age verification plans ahead of under-16s ban
Social media age checks could help protect under-16s from inappropriate online content, but some children may find ways round them, Ofcom has said.
CityNews TorontoEN
Social media ban for under-16s consistent with Charter, government says
OTTAWA — The Liberal government says while its proposed digital safety legislation might affect freedom of expression, the bill itself is consistent with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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