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Reddit Challenges Australia's New Under-16 Social Media Ban. Australia just rolled out the world's toughest social media age restriction, blocking anyone under 16 from making accounts — and Reddit is now taking that fight to the country's highest court. The platform says it's following the law for now, but argues the ban threatens user privacy and political communication. It's the second major challenge, after two teenagers claimed the policy is unconstitutional for limiting young people's ability to engage in public debate. Critics say kids will easily dodge the rules or move to unsafe corners of the internet, while youth advocates warn it cuts off support networks — especially for LGBTQ+ and rural teens. Still, the policy is wildly popular with parents and backed by big names like Oprah and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Reddit argues the law forces intrusive age checks, isolates teens from healthy communities, and unfairly targets certain apps. Australia insists it won't back down, setting the stage for a landmark legal battle watched around the world.
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