A class‑action lawsuit has been filed in the Federal Court of Australia against Meta Platforms’ Facebook and Instagram. The suit, brought by law firm MinterEllison, alleges that the social media platforms exposed children and teenagers to harmful content and kept them addicted through their algorithms.
According to the complaint, the case could be the first in Australia to hold social media companies accountable for harming users, particularly minors. The lawsuit seeks to address the alleged negative impact on young users’ mental and emotional well‑being.
Meta has not yet responded to the allegations. The court case is currently pending, and it remains to be seen whether the claim will set a precedent for future social media litigation in the country.
