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Reddit says it’s not a social media platform. Australia’s High Court is unlikely to agree

Reddit says it’s not a social media platform. Australia’s High Court is unlikely to agree

As Australia’s teen social media ban comes into force, its scope will be tested in court.

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The Conversation

Luke Beck

Will Australia’s social media ban survive a high court challenge from two teenagers? Most likely – here’s why

Will Australia’s social media ban survive a high court challenge from two teenagers? Most likely – here’s why
11.12.2025 4

The Guardian

Luke Beck

Two teens have launched a High Court challenge to the under-16s social media ban. Will it make a difference?

Two teens have launched a High Court challenge to the under-16s social media ban. Will it make a difference?

The teenagers will argue the laws restrict their constitutional right to freedom of political communication.

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The Conversation

Luke Beck

Peter Dutton wants to deport criminal dual citizens. We already have laws for that

Dutton says his proposed referendum would “keep our country safe”. But as courts can already strip citizenship, why would we need a national vote?

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The Conversation

Luke Beck