New Zealand prime minister proposes Australia-style social media ban
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New Zealand’s prime minister has proposed an Australia-style ban on social media for children under 16. The idea comes after Australia enacted a similar, world-first measure in December 2025.
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Aug 24, 2026
New Zealand’s prime minister has put forward a proposal to restrict social media access for under-16s, modeled on an Australian law. Australia already enacted a similar ban in December 2025, setting the reference point for New Zealand’s discussion. What details of New Zealand’s proposal would look like, and when any change could take effect, remain unclear.
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