Reddit and a libertarian group challenge Australia's ban on social media for under-16s in high court
Australia's social media ban for users under 16 has sparked legal challenges. Reddit and an advocacy group are contesting the law in the High Court. The eSafety Commissioner is investigating five platforms for non-compliance. Platforms are required to prevent under-16 access to their sites under the ban.
- Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project announced they would challenge the ban last year.
- The eSafety Commissioner has launched investigations into alleged non-compliance by five platforms.
- Reddit and an advocacy group are challenging Australia’s under-16s social media ban in the high court.
- Ten platforms must take reasonable steps to prevent under-16s from accessing their sites under the ban.
Outlets: ABC News Australia (Top), Free Malaysia Today, Guardian Australia, MyJoyOnline, Nation (Kenya), RTL Today, Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News, The Business Standard (BD), The Guardian, The Saturday Paper
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