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New Zealand to consider social media ban for children under 16

( May 6, 2025, 06:47 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: New Zealand is considering restricting access to social media platforms for children under the age of 16, a member of the ruling National Party said. In a statement today, National Party member Catherine Wedd announced that she has introduced a bill in the New Zealand Parliament “to protect young people from social media harm by restricting access for under-16s.” She added that the bill closely mirrors Australia’s 2024 Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill, which was passed in November 2024. According to the statement, the Social Media (Age-Restricted Users) Bill would require social media platforms to take all reasonable steps to “prevent under-16s from creating accounts.” It also introduces penalties for non-compliance. The full statement follows and the Social Media (Age-Restricted Users) Bill is attached.Catherine Wedd - Members’ bill to protect under 16s from social media harm...

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