Australia rushed through ‘ill-thought-out’ under-16s social media ban, Reddit argues as high court challenge begins

Australia's highest court is hearing challenges to legislation banning children under 16 from social media. Reddit has sued the government, claiming the 2024 laws were rushed and ill-thought-out. Lawyers for the social media company argue that the over-broad legislation impinges upon the implied freedom of political communications for teenagers. While the legislation has since been narrowed, Reddit continues to contest the ban's legality, asserting that it unfairly restricts the communication rights of young people across the country.