Banning under-16s from social media may be unconstitutional – and ripe for high court challenge | Sarah Joseph for the Conversation
If the Albanese government’s bill violates the implied freedom of political communication in the constitution, it will be invalid
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On 21 November 2024, the Albanese government announced its bill to introduce a minimum age of 16 for most social media platforms. The government says the bill is necessary to protect children from social harm.
But it may violate the implied freedom of political communication (IFPC) in the constitution if it is passed. If so, it will be invalid.
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