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Meta Sued in Australia Class Action over Alleged Social Media Harm to Children

Eight plaintiffs allege Facebook and Instagram used addictive design features and exposed minors to harmful content, seeking compensation for alleged harm.

SYDNEY, Oct 22 : A class action lawsuit has been filed in an Australia court against Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram, alleging the social media platforms exposed children to harmful content and kept them addictive through algorithms.The lawsuit, filed in the Federal Court, Australia's second-highest, b

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Meta sued in Australia class action over alleged social media harm to children

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Eight plaintiffs argue that Facebook and Instagram exposed them to harmful content and encouraged addictive use when they were underage. Collective action, filed before the Australian Federal Court, comes amid new tensions between the country and major technology.

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Australian Financial Review broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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