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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.
OriginalSourceNew ScientistUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished14:03 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceNew ScientistUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished14:03 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Australia’s social media ban faces high court challenge”
“Australia was the first country to ban under-16s from social media platforms a year ago, but most observers believe the policy isn’t working - now a legal challenge is arguing that it is unconstitutional”
Australia’s social media ban challenged in High Court
Key points
- The Australian ban on under-16s accessing social media is being challenged in the High Court.
- The Digital Freedom Project and Reddit lead the constitutional challenge against the law.
- Studies found about 85% of under-16s kept using prohibited platforms after the ban.
- Prime Minister Albanese doubled fines for breaches to AUS$99 million but none issued yet.
- Experts say platforms largely avoided the law, prompting debate over enforcement and effectiveness.
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 IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
“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”
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“Australian government defends social media ban for under 16s in court”
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Studies find about 85% of under-16s still use prohibited platforms after the ban.