Government's Under-16s Social Media Ban Faces Legal Challenge

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By William Smith • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 03:30

High Court to test under-16s social media ban - Canberra CityNews — Government's Under-16s Social Media Ban Faces Legal Challenge

The High Court of Australia is set to hear a legal challenge to the government's under-16s social media ban. A libertarian group and Reddit have contended that the ban is not justified by dubious research. The case has been widely covered by media outlets, with some critics calling the legal arguments doesn't stack up.

“The High Court of Australia is set to hear a legal challenge to the government's under-16s social media ban,” — Marcus Brennan, policy watcher at Ashley Gate Recruitment, observed.

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Nov 2 — The High Court of Australia is set to hear a legal challenge to the government's under-16s social media ban....

Nov 2 — The case has been widely covered by media outlets, with some critics calling the legal arguments doesn't stack...

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