New Zealand's coalition splits over youth social media ban bill
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon plans to introduce a bill banning children under 16 from social media. Platforms would have to check users' ages. They would use facial technology and digital ID documents.
Why it mattersShows growing global momentum to protect young people from social media harms. Political opposition may block the measure in New Zealand.
AustraliaFollows Australia's December ban; New Zealand's approach shows how other countries are responding to the same youth safety concerns Australian lawmakers acted on.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au
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