# Reddit sues Australia over under-16 social media ban

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/reddit-sues-australia-over-under-16-social-media-ban/
- Published: 2025-12-15T09:45:25-06:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Illustration credit: Freepik. Article by Tim Marcin. Mashable – December 12, 2025. Reddit is suing the Australian government over its newly enacted social media ban, which prevents children aged 16 and younger from accessing most social media platforms. Reddit argued that the ban impinges on the right to free political discourse implied by the country’s constitution, according to a Reuters report. In essence, blocking the youths from Reddit would block their freedom of speech, the company said. Reddit also argued that it was not, primarily speaking, a social media site, but rather a place for exchanging information and ideas. […] Click here to view original web page at www.mashable.com Curated by John Wysocki Chief Technical Officer See Full Bio