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Legal challenge to Australia's social media ban to start in High Court

Legal challenge to Australia's social media ban to start in High Court
BBC News Monday 02 November 2026, 23:37 UTC 1 min read
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A rights group will argue the world-leading policy robs under-16s of their right to free communication.

A rights group will argue the world-leading policy robs under-16s of their right to free communication.
Australia (LOCATION) High Court (ORG)
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