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Australia recently implemented a new law banning users under 16 from social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, a measure Anthony Albanese's government defends for youth protection.Reddit launched a High Court challenge, arguing the law is unconstitutional, while other services like YouTube face fines up to A$49.5 million for non-compliance, despite reports of children still accessing accounts via VPNs.Australia's Online Safety Comm. requested data on account deletions, with results expected in two weeks, as Kathleen Parker highlighted this proactive approach in contrast to US lawmakers' inaction on online dangers.
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Australia recently implemented a new law banning users under 16 from social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, a measure Anthony Albanese's government defends for youth protection. Reddit launched a...

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Reddit is challenging Australia's new Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) law, which recently went into effect, in the High Court of Australia, arguing it infringes on freedom of political communication and privacy rights....

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