What is Reddit's lawsuit against Australia?
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Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia's High Court challenging the country's new social media ban for under-16s. Reddit argues the law infringes on freedom of political communication, raises privacy concerns, and isolates teens from age-appropriate communities. The lawsuit follows similar legal challenges from teenagers, highlighting ongoing opposition to the legislation.
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Reddit sues to overturn Australian social media ban
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- Reddit argues the ban infringes freedom of political communication 18s
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- Platforms face fines up to $33 million for non-compliance 52s
- This is the second high court challenge to the law 1m 33s
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Reddit filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging Australia's newly imposed social media ban, asking the high court to overturn the ban for people under 16, arguing it infringes the implied freedom of political communication and raises privacy concerns.
Reddit argued the ban raises serious privacy concerns and would hinder political discourse in Australia, noting that citizens under 16 will soon become electors and their political communication before age 18 informs their choices.
