Reddit Challenges Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban In High Court

Bloomberg12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

Reddit has initiated a legal challenge against Australia's ban on social media access for individuals under the age of 16, bringing the case to the High Court. According to Bloomberg, the platform argues that the ban infringes on users' rights and access to information.

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35
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Total Score47/100

Score BreakdownRisk 35

Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 34 days - proven survivor

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