New Zealand proposes ban on social media for under-16s
New Zealand's government will introduce a bill banning children under 16 from social media. Platforms that don't comply could face fines of up to 10 percent of their global revenue.
Why it mattersThe move is New Zealand's latest effort to protect young people online. It tests whether large tech platforms can enforce age limits at scale.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but if Australia follows New Zealand's lead, young Australians would face the same age verification barriers on platforms they use daily.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au
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