Reddit challenges Australia's social media ban in high court

Reddit and a digital rights group have challenged Australia's ban on social media for under-16s in the country's highest court. Hearings took place on Tuesday and Wednesday in Canberra. The ban started on 10 December 2024.

Reddit's lawyers argued the law was badly written and did not clearly address the harms the government described. They also said the ban stops young Australians from joining political discussions online, which may break constitutional rules.

Communications Minister Anika Wells said the government will defend the law and is not afraid of legal challenges.