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Summary: Reddit launches legal challenge over Australia's social media ban for children NHK

1. Reddit has filed a lawsuit against the Australian government, challenging a new law banning social media use for children under 16.
2. The ban affects platforms like Reddit, Instagram, and TikTok, requiring them to prevent account creation by minors.
3. Reddit argues that the ban infringes on political communication freedoms, marking the first legal challenge to this High Court of Australia. The Australian government has vowed to fight this action.
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Reddit filed a lawsuit against the Australian government, contesting a new law prohibiting social media usage for children under 16. The legislation affects platforms such as Reddit, Instagram, and TikTok, mandating prevention of account creation by minors. Reddit claims the ban infringes on
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ID: 219d965d-f27b-4a27-8dbe-888376ec023f

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251213_05/#summary

Date: Dec. 13, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-13

Created: 2025/12/14 17:40

Updated: 2025/12/14 23:04

Last Read: 2025/12/14 23:04