Government's Social Media Ban for Minors Under Scrutiny

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By William Smith • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 03:30

High Court to test under-16s social media ban - Canberra CityNews — Government's Social Media Ban for Minors Under Scrutiny

The High Court of Australia is set to hear a legal challenge to the government's under-16s social media ban. Reddit and a libertarian group have argued that the ban is not justified by uncertain scientific evidence. The case has been widely covered by media outlets, with some critics calling the legal arguments doesn't stack up.

“The case has been widely covered by media outlets, with some critics calling the legal arguments doesn't stack up,” — Chloe Radcliffe, policy watcher at Oakcroft Cliff Partnership, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 1 — 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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