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Australian government defends social media ban for under 16s in court

Published November 4, 2026 3:26 am • Updated November 4, 2026 3:26 am •
Australian government defends social media ban for under 16s in court
Photo via Al Jazeera

Government lawyers argued that social media use posed risks to children, and action is needed to protect them.

Government lawyers argued that social media use posed risks to children, and action is needed to protect them.

Source: Al Jazeera — Original report ↗

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Original source: Al Jazeera ↗