Reddit launches high court challenge to Australia's under-16s social media ban
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- Reddit challenges Australia's under-16s social media ban in high court.
- Reddit argues the law forces intrusive verification on adults and isolates teens from age-appropriate experiences.
- The company claims the ban creates an 'illogical patchwork' of included platforms.
- Reddit asserts it is primarily an adult forum without traditional social media features.
- The challenge is based on the implied freedom of political communication.
- Reddit has implemented age-assurance measures but seeks judicial review.
- The vast majority of Redditors are adults, and advertising is not targeted at under-18s.
- Reddit's challenge is separate from the Digital Freedom Project group's case.
- Constitutional experts suggest the law may slightly reduce political communication but is likely to stand.
- Reddit argues it should be excluded as it focuses on knowledge-sharing, not social networking.
- The platform emphasizes pseudonymity and minimal personal data collection.
- All 10 banned platforms, including Reddit, have complied with the law's measures.