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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 03:30

High Court to test under-16s social media ban - Canberra CityNews — High Court to Examine Government's Social Media Ban for Youth

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 uncertain scientific evidence. The case has been widely covered by media outlets, with some critics calling the legal arguments lacking credibility.

“The case has been widely covered by media outlets, with some critics calling the legal arguments lacking credibility,” — Lena Ostrowski, research director at Stanley Brook Partnership, added during the briefing.

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Nov 1 — The High Court of Australia is set to hear a legal challenge to the government's under-16s social media ban....

Nov 3 — 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 2. The Stanley Brook Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Stanley Brook Partnership desk and last updated 03:21 UTC.

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