Anika Wells
Australian politician
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- Nov 3
Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project challenge Australia's under-16 social media ban in High Court
Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project argued on Tuesday, 3 November, that the ban breaches the implied freedom of political communication. The hearing continues on Wednesday, 4 November, and the court has not set a date for its decision.
- Jun 28
Australia doubles social media ban fines to A$99 million as 85% of under-16s remain online
The Australian government will double the maximum penalty for systematic breaches of its under-16 social media ban to A$99 million, and grant the eSafety Commissioner stronger investigative powers, after studies found the law has barely reduced teen usage.