New Zealand proposes to ban access to networks for children under the age of 16 | Society
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon argued on Tuesday to promote law to prohibit access to social networks for children under the age of 16 Approved in November, in accordance with the guidance ban of neighboring Australia.
“It will be in the process of protecting our children and that the technology companies will play their role in keeping children safe,” said Luxon at the departure of Parliament in Wellington. “Parents always tell us that social networks are very concerned about the impact on their children,” he said.
The action was raised with the support of the ruling national party, Catherine Wed, Luxon and suggested that they were looking for “Protect young people from addiction of harassment, inappropriate content and social networksLimiting access to children under 16. ”
Social media platforms have to take all measures to prevent the law of 16 years from creating accounts of children under the age of 16. This rule introduces penalties for a fine compound of two million dollars (1.05 million euros).
The Prime Minister of the constituency explained that his training was passed last month, but before it was demonstrated as a government proposal, “I want to add other politicians across Parliament and support it.” Luxon added: “This is not a political issue, of course, it’s a New Zealand issue.” “I think there is a lot of bilateral support for such things.”
In Australia
In November 2024, Australia’s Senate passed a guideline law to ban Getting children under 16 years of age to social networksThis includes fines of $ 32.5 million (30.7 million euros) for violating platforms.
The text was approved by the Senate after a day of the 34 votes and the support of the opposition, with the support of the opposition (aides) in the House of Representatives (aides). This measurement returns to the Australian Lower House for the final approval of a series of amendments before the law.
