Australian government defends social media ban for under 16s in court

• Government lawyers argued that social media use posed several risks to children, including depression and anxiety.
• The Australian government has defended its ban on social media use by children under the age of 16 in court, as it faces a legal challenge that could have global implications.
• Government lawyers argued on Wednesday that social media use posed several risks to children, including depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation.