High Court to Examine Government's Social Media Ban for Youth

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By David Miller • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 03:30

High Court to test under-16s social media ban - Canberra CityNews — High Court to Examine Government's Social Media Ban for Youth

The High Court of Australia is set to hear a legal challenge to the government's under-16s social media ban. Reddit and a libertarian group have argued that the ban is not justified by dubious research. The case has been widely covered by media outlets, with some critics calling the legal arguments doesn't stack up.

“The High Court of Australia is set to hear a legal challenge to the government's under-16s social media ban,” — Owen Marlowe, economic affairs editor at Heastone Bury Media, noted.

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Nov 3 — The High Court of Australia is set to hear a legal challenge to the government's under-16s social media ban....

Nov 4 — The case has been widely covered by media outlets, with some critics calling the legal arguments doesn't stack...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Heastone Bury Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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