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Should we ban social media for under-16s? - Expert Q&A - Science Media Centre

Summary by sciencemediacentre.co.nz
The government is investigating a ban on those under 16 using social media. The draft bill is modelled on Australian laws and would force digital platforms to verify the age of users or face heavy fines. The SMC asked experts to comment. Dr Andre Mason, Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, University of Waikato, comments: How might a social media ban for under 16s affect young people in Aotearoa?  “Online communication via social media platforms h…
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sciencemediacentre.co.nz broke the news in on Friday, May 16, 2025.
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