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3 November 2026

Australia’s High Court hears bid to overturn under-16s social media ban

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

Australia’s High Court hears bid to overturn under-16s social media ban

Online giant Reddit and advocacy group Digital Freedom Project argue ban is unconstitutional.

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