New Zealand’s main opposition party supports social media ban for under-16s
Labour's backing removes a major obstacle for prime minister Christopher Luxon after his coalition partners said they would block the legislation.
New Zealand's main opposition party, Labour, has voiced support for a proposed ban on social media for individuals under the age of 16, eliminating a significant hurdle for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Luxon announced on Monday that the proposed legislation would mandate social media platforms to verify users' ages, potentially employing facial recognition technology and digital identity documents.
Failure to comply could result in fines amounting to up to 10% of a platform's global revenue. However, Labour's support alone is insufficient, as two coalition partners, New Zealand First and ACT Party, have also declined to back the bill, potentially hindering its passage through parliament before the scheduled election on November 7.
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