Reddit and libertarian group challenge Australia’s under-16s social media ban in high court

Social network and Digital Freedom Project, led by NSW state MP John Ruddick, seek to overturn ban on grounds of implied freedom of political communication Australia’s world-leading under-16s social media ban will face its first major legal challenge on Tuesday, as Reddit and an advocacy group headed by a libertarian politician seek to overturn the law in the high court. Nearly 11 months ago, 10 platforms – Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Kick, X, Twitch and Threads – were required to deactivate or suspend the accounts of users they determined to be aged under 16 years. Continue reading...

Reddit和Digital Freedom Project在澳大利亚高等法院挑战16岁以下社交媒体禁令，争点在于该法是否不当限制了隐含的政治通讯自由。政府主张禁令旨在减少算法、无限滚动等功能对未成年人的伤害，法律专家对挑战前景看法不一。