High Court to test under-16s social media ban - Canberra CityNews

The High Court to Review Government's Social Media Ban for Under-16s

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,” — Simone Whitfield, policy watcher at Walstone Combe Services, told our newsroom.

Timeline

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

Nov 3 — The case has been widely covered by media outlets, with some critics calling the legal arguments doesn't stack...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Walstone Combe Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walstone Combe Services desk and last updated 05:34 UTC.

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