The company said the new law, which makes it illegal for children under 16 to have social media accounts, infringes on children’s rights.
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Reddit Sues Australian Government to Block Social Media Ban
Reddit is suing the Australian government to block a new social media ban. The lawsuit challenges a recently enacted law in Australia that prohibits children under the age of 16 from having social media accounts.
Victoria KimNew York Times - WorldFiled 2025-12-12 · 07:15 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Reddit is suing the Australian government to block a new social media ban. The lawsuit challenges a recently enacted law in Australia that prohibits children under the age of 16 from having social media accounts. Reddit's legal action is based on the argument that the law infringes upon the rights of children. The company has not yet specified the exact legal grounds for this claim. The suit aims to prevent the law from being enforced across Australia.
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