Reddit and a libertarian group challenge Australia's under-16s social media ban in court
Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project are asking Australia's High Court to overturn the country's ban on social media for under-16s.
Australia's ban on social media for under-16s faces its first major legal challenge on Tuesday. Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project are asking the High Court to overturn the law, The Guardian reports.
The Digital Freedom Project is an advocacy group led by John Ruddick, a New South Wales state MP described by The Guardian as a libertarian politician. The Guardian says the challenge rests on the implied freedom of political communication. BBC News reports that the rights group will argue the policy takes away under-16s' right to free communication.
The Guardian reports that nearly 11 months ago, 10 platforms had to deactivate or suspend accounts of users they determined to be under 16. The platforms are Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Kick, X, Twitch and Threads.
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- The GuardianReddit and libertarian group challenge Australia’s under-16s social media ban in high courtMon, Nov 2, 9:00 AM EST
- BBC NewsLegal challenge to Australia's social media ban to start in High CourtMon, Nov 2, 2:12 PM EST
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