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POLITICS & POLICY • AUSTRALIA

Reddit and rights group challenge Australia’s under-16 social media ban in court

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Reddit and a rights group are challenging Australia’s ban on social media use by people under 16, arguing that it raises censorship and privacy concerns, Sky News reports. The case puts the law’s limits and implementation before the courts.

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Why it matters

Reddit, a U.S.-based company, is directly involved in the challenge. The case could also matter to other platforms and users if the court’s ruling affects how the ban is applied.