Reddit challenges Australia’s under-16 social media ban in High Court filing, says law curbs political speech
CNBC • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Reddit has filed a legal challenge in the High Court of Australia against a law that bans social media use for individuals under 16, arguing that the law restricts political speech. The platform seeks to have the law declared invalid or to be exempted from its provisions, according to CNBC.
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