Jul 26, 2026 – 3.29pmReddit has argued that social media should be given back to Australian children aged under 16, despite conceding there is a credible risk that they can become addicted.In a landmark case in the High Court that will decide the fate of the globally influential policy, Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project have argued that the Albanese government’s ban breaches the implied freedom of political communication in the Australian constitution.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
‘Credible risk’: Reddit admits social media addictive for children
Reddit’s bid to strike down Australia’s under-16 social media age ban admits design features used by these platforms increase the risk of becoming hooked on them.
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