The Independent - News Australia argues in court that social media ban is necessary to protect children's brains Government lawyers have told Australia's High Court that a world-first ban on children under 16 from having social media accounts is necessary to protect developing brains.

The Independent - News Australia argues in court that social media ban is necessary to protect children's brains Government lawyers have told Australia's High Court that a world-first ban on children under 16 from having social media accounts is necessary to protect developing brains.