Reddit Argues It Isn’t Like Other Social Platforms In Case Against Australia’s Social Media Ban
Reddit Australia social media ban challenge claims the platform isn’t traditional social media and warns of privacy and free speech risks.
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Reddit Argues It Isn’t Like Other Social Platforms In Case Against Australia’s Social Media Ban
Reddit Australia Social Media Ban Sparks Legal Showdown The Reddit Australia social media ban is now at the center of a high-stakes legal battle, as the platform asks Australia’s High Court to reconsider a law restricting under-16s from using major social media services. The case answers a question many users are already searching for: why does Reddit say it’s different from Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook? Reddit argues the law threatens free political expression, raises privacy concerns, and misunderstands how its platform actually works. At stake is not just Reddit’s future in Australia, but how governments define “social media” in the age of online communities. Credit: Reddit Why Australia Introduced the Under-16 Social Media Law Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 came into force on December 10, targeting 10 major online platforms. Lawmakers say the legislation is designed to protect minors from online harm, addictive algorithms, and exposure to harmful content. Under t…
