MinterEllison has filed a class action lawsuit in Australia's Federal Court on behalf of eight minor plaintiffs, alleging that Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms feature addictive design elements that cause harm to children and adolescents, and is seeking compensation. A Meta spokesperson stated that the company will vigorously defend itself. This case comes at a time of strained relations between Australia and major tech companies, following Australia's first-ever ban on social media for children under 16 in 2025 and a proposal to allow users to disable algorithm-driven content recommendations. Meta agreed in August of this year to pay $18 billion to settle claims with U.S. states regarding social media design leading to child addiction.