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New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban
The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.
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- Why it matters
- The bill would restrict a key communication channel for teenagers, though the excerpt does not detail the specific implementation or enforcement mechanism that would affect users directly.
- Most affected
- Children under 16 in New Zealand — Would be legally prohibited from accessing social media platforms.
- Likely next
- Whether the bill passes parliament, given stated opposition from MPs who doubt its effectiveness.
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