
New Zealand Advances Plan to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
New Zealand plans to ban social media access for under-16s to protect teens from online harm. The proposal seeks age verification and penalties for non-compliant platforms.
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New Zealand plans to ban social media access for under-16s to protect teens from online harm. The proposal seeks age verification and penalties for non-compliant platforms.

Australia plans to fine social media companies up to $32.5 million if they fail to prevent under-16s from using their platforms, under new legislation aimed at protecting young people online.