Tag: freedom of political communication
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Constitutional Challenge Looms as Australia’s 16-and-under Social Media Ban Sparks Youth Activism
Australia’s world-first social media ban faces a constitutional test as youth activism steps into the spotlight Australia is poised to implement a controversial ban that would block social media access for users under 16. While the policy aims to shield young people from online harms, legal experts warn that its implications reach far beyond platform…
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Constitutional challenge to Australia’s teen social media ban could hinge on activists like Ivy Sheng
A legal showdown looms over Australia’s age-based social media ban Legal scholars warn that Australia’s world-first social media ban for under‑16s could face a constitutional challenge that reaches the High Court. At the center of the debate is the implied right to freedom of political communication, a constitutional protection that some experts say is stronger…