Legal Challenge to Australia's Social Media Ban Heads to High Court
A legal challenge to Australia's social media ban for under-16s is set to begin in the High Court. A rights group will argue that the world-leading policy takes away young people's right to free communication. The case will test whether the ban can stand under the law.
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Context: Australia passed a law in late 2024 barring under-16s from holding social media accounts, and it took effect in December 2025. The High Court decides whether the law fits with the country's constitution.
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