The High Court of Australia is set to hear a legal challenge to the government's under-16s social media ban. Reddit and a libertarian group have argued that the ban is not justified by dubious research. The case has been widely covered by media outlets, with some critics calling the legal arguments lacking credibility.
“Reddit and a libertarian group have argued that the ban is not justified by dubious research,” — Victor Fenwick, policy watcher at Norstone Gate Practice, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 2 — The High Court of Australia is set to hear a legal challenge to the government's under-16s social media ban....
Nov 3 — The case has been widely covered by media outlets, with some critics calling the legal arguments lacking credi...
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Norstone Gate Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norstone Gate Practice desk and last updated 02:38 UTC.
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