Censorship or necessary protection? Australian court reviews social media ban

The Australian social media ban for children under 16 is being challenged in the High Court as unconstitutional. Critics argue it restricts political expression and is poorly conceived. Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project are suing the government to declare the ban invalid. The law, implemented in December, targets platforms like Facebook and TikTok, aiming to protect youth from addictive features. The government defends the ban as necessary for safeguarding mental health. Meanwhile, a new law on digital duty is being debated, which could further regulate social media companies. Despite the ban, many children still access social media, raising questions about its effectiveness.