The High Court of Australia is set to hear a legal challenge to the government's under-16s social media ban. A libertarian group and Reddit have contended 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 lacking credibility.
“A libertarian group and Reddit have contended that the ban is not justified by dubious research,” — Hugo Halloway, senior market analyst at Stanburn Field Practice, observed.
Timeline
Oct 31 — The High Court of Australia is set to hear a legal challenge to the government's under-16s social media ban....
Nov 2 — The case has been widely covered by media outlets, with some critics calling the legal arguments lacking credi...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Stanburn Field Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Friday, Nov 6.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanburn Field Practice desk and last updated 02:54 UTC.
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