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At a glance
The Australian High Court is hearing a challenge to a law that bans children under 16 from popular social media platforms, with Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project arguing it is unconstitutional.
What the briefing reports
The Australian High Court has begun hearing a challenge to a law that restricts children under 16 from accessing popular social media platforms. According to the claimants, this ban infringes on their constitutional rights. The ban was implemented last December, and social media companies face hefty fines for breaching their obligations under the law. Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project argue that the ban is unconstitutional.
The Digital Freedom Project believes the ban restricts teenagers' ability to engage in political discourse. Reddit argues that the ban has limited effectiveness. A study has found little evidence that teenagers have stopped using social media despite the ban. The challenge to the ban is being led by Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project.
They claim that the ban infringes on the constitutional rights of children under 16. The outcome of the challenge is uncertain, with the court yet to make a ruling on the constitutionality of the ban. The court will consider the arguments presented by the claimants and determine whether the ban is indeed unconstitutional. The decision of the court will have significant implications for the use of social media by children under 16 in Australia.
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