Meta faces Australian class action over alleged social media harm to children

Meta's Facebook and Instagram face a class action before Australia's Federal Court over claims that addictive design features harmed children and teenagers.

• MinterEllison filed the class action in the Australian Federal Court seeking compensation for users who say they were exposed to harmful content or became addicted.
• The suit was filed on behalf of eight plaintiffs who allege they were harmed by Meta while under 18 years old.
• A court suppression order on Monday barred reporting of information that could reveal the plaintiffs' identities and the statement of claim.
• A Meta spokesperson said the company would defend itself against the claim vigorously.