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Politics● Low1h ago · Nov 4, 2026, 2:03 PM

Australia’s social media ban faces high court challenge

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from New Scientist · Oceania

Australia was the first country to ban under-16s from social media platforms a year ago, but most observers believe the policy isn't working - now a legal challenge is arguing that it is unconstitutional

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