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

Published November 2, 2026 9:00 am • Updated November 2, 2026 9:00 am •
Reddit and libertarian group challenge Australia’s under-16s social media ban in high court
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Social network and Digital Freedom Project, led by NSW state MP John Ruddick, seek to overturn ban on grounds of implied freedom of political communicationAustralia’s world-leading under-16s social media ban will face its first major legal challenge on Tuesday, as Reddit and an advocacy group headed by a libertarian politician seek to overturn the law in the high court.Nearly 11 months ago, 10 platforms –…

Social network and Digital Freedom Project, led by NSW state MP John Ruddick, seek to overturn ban on grounds of implied freedom of political communicationAustralia’s world-leading under-16s social media ban will face its first major legal challenge on Tuesday, as Reddit and an advocacy group headed by a libertarian politician seek to overturn the law in the high court.Nearly 11 months ago, 10 platforms –…

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