Australia's High Court hears challenge to under-16s social media ban
Australia's High Court is hearing a bid to overturn the country's social media ban for children under 16. Reddit and the advocacy group Digital Freedom Project argue the ban is unconstitutional.
Australia's High Court is hearing a bid to overturn the country's social media ban for people under 16. The case was reported on 3 November 2026.
The challenge is brought by the online platform Reddit and the advocacy group Digital Freedom Project. Both argue that the restriction is unconstitutional, meaning it conflicts with Australia's constitution.
The court's decision will determine whether the ban stays in force. The available information about the hearing is limited, so further arguments, the positions of other parties and the timing of a ruling are not yet known.
