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Australia's highest court hears challenges to the social media ban for children younger than 16

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First reported on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 02:09 EST by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 04:24 EST

Summary

Australia's highest court is hearing challenges to a law banning children younger than 16 from social media, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported on Tuesday 3 November. Reddit and an Australian digital advocacy group claim that the law, which restricts children younger than 16 from popular platforms, infringes on their constitutional rights, The NY Times reported.

Latest: Australia's highest court is hearing challenges to a law banning children younger than 16 from social media, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported, The NY Times writing that Reddit and an Australian digital advocacy group claim the law infringes on their constitutional rights.

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How it unfolded

  1. Tuesday 3 November

    Australia's highest court is hearing challenges to a law banning children younger than 16 from social media, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported, The NY Times writing that Reddit and an Australian digital advocacy group claim the law infringes on their constitutional rights.