Australia's High Court to hear legal challenge against youth social media ban
Australia’s High Court will hear challenges from Reddit and a digital rights group against the country's social media ban for under-16s, citing freedom of communication concerns.
Australia’s High Court is set to open two days of hearings on Tuesday to consider legal challenges against the nation’s social media ban for children under 16. The world-first legislation, enacted last December, is facing opposition from a digital rights organisation and social media platform Reddit.
Opponents argue that the restrictions infringe upon young people’s rights to free communication. The joint proceedings represent a major constitutional test for the policy, which mandates that digital platforms take reasonable measures to block access for minors. The legal challenge could set an important global precedent for tech regulation and digital rights for young citizens.
Sources: BBC News