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Reddit and libertarian group challenge Australia’s under-16s social media ban in high court

Nearly 11 months ago, 10 platforms – Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Kick, X, Twitch and Threads – were required to deactivate or suspend the accounts of users they determined to be aged under 16 years.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated November 2, 2026, 11:37 PM UTC

A rights group will argue the world-leading policy robs under-16s of their right to free communication.

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