Overview
- Reddit’s filing seeks to overturn the Social Media Minimum Age law or exclude Reddit from it, naming the Commonwealth and Communications Minister Anika Wells as defendants.
- The company argues the ban burdens Australia’s implied freedom of political communication and forces intrusive age‑verification that threatens privacy and pseudonymity.
- Reddit says it is complying during the challenge, introducing age‑assurance measures such as birthdate collection at sign‑up and an age‑prediction model with appeal options.
- eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has issued compulsory information notices to the 10 targeted platforms and plans recurring six‑monthly checks to monitor compliance.
- A separate High Court case backed by the Digital Freedom Project on behalf of two teenagers remains active, with preliminary steps set for late February as the government vows to defend the law.