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  "title": "Meta sued in Australia class action alleging harm to children",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/meta-sued-in-australia-class-action-alleging-harm-to-children-15999660",
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  "published": "2026-10-22T04:52:03.000Z",
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  "summary": "Meta, Facebook, and Instagram are facing a class action lawsuit in Australia, alleging that the addictive design features of the platforms are causing harm to children and teenagers. The lawsuit, filed in the Federal Court on behalf of eight applicants, seeks compensation for users who have been exposed to harmful content or developed an addiction to social media. The Federal Court in Sydney has issued a suppression order, preventing the publication of details about the claim and the identity of the applicants. Minter Ellison partner William Nolan stated that this case raises important questions about the design and operation of social media platforms and their impact on children and teenagers in Australia. In August, Meta agreed to pay up to $17.7 billion in the United States to settle claims that it deliberately engineered its platforms to hook young users.",
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        "title": "'Kept Children Addictive On Social Media': Meta Sued In Australia",
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        "outlet": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
        "title": "Meta sued in Australian class action over alleged social media harm to children",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/meta-sued-in-australian-class-action-over-alleged-social-media-harm-15994988",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Meta sued in Australia class action alleging harm to children",
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