In this photo illustration, the Reddit app is displayed on a phone with the Australian flag displayed in the background in Sydney, Australia on Dec. 7, 2025. Photo Illustration by George Chan/Getty ImagesJust days after Australia launched its landmark social media ban for under-16s, online forum giant Reddit has issued a legal challenge against both the Australian government and Communications Minister Anika Wells.Reddit is a well-known forum, mainly used via its app, that has around 117 million active users every day with Australia being one of its largest audience bases.
Reddit Launches Legal Action Against Australias Under-16 Social Media Ban
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