New Zealand Plans Legislation to Bar Under-16s from Social Media Platforms
Ministers encounter pushback from lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of an age restriction
The New Zealand government is preparing to present a new bill aimed at prohibiting individuals under 16 years of age from accessing social media networks. However, the legislative plan has run into skepticism among members of parliament. Opposing lawmakers have voiced doubts regarding the feasibility and effectiveness of such an outright ban, arguing that the proposed restrictions may fail to accomplish their intended goals.
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