Politics
Australian government calls teen social media ban a modest step in court challenge.
Studies find about 85% of under-16s still use prohibited platforms after the ban.
OriginalSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished06:22 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished06:22 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Australia argues in court that social media ban is needed to protect children's brains”
“Government lawyers have told Australia’s highest court that a world-first ban on children younger than 16 from holding social media accounts is necessary to protect developing brains”
Australia argues in High Court that under-16 social media ban protects developing brains
Key points
- Australia's High Court hears challenges to a ban on under-16 social media accounts.
- Ban covers Reddit, Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube and Twitch.
- Government cites seven risks: addiction, sleep issues, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, ADHD symptoms.
- Reddit argues the ban is ill-targeted and overbroad; government says burden is indirect and modest.
- Few platforms verified ages; 5 million accounts closed since December; penalties up to 49.5 million AUD.
Other reports
- SourceReutersUnited KingdomOwner: Thomson ReutersLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at ReutersSourceReutersUnited KingdomOwner: Thomson ReutersLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters
“Australia social media teen ban a 'modest' step, says government in top court challenge”
- SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits TimesSourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times
“Australia social media teen ban a 'modest' step, says government in top court challenge”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
“Australia argues in court that social media ban is needed to protect children’s brains”
- SourceThe Express TribunePakistanOwner: Lakson GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Express TribuneSourceThe Express TribunePakistanOwner: Lakson GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Express Tribune
“Australia social media teen ban a 'modest' step, says govt in top court challenge”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Australian government defends social media ban for under 16s in court”
- SourceNew ScientistUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New ScientistSourceNew ScientistUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New Scientist
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Studies find about 85% of under-16s still use prohibited platforms after the ban.