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Luxon’s social media ban is about control

Luxon’s social media ban is about control

Not child safety

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May 05, 2025
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It is a grim day for digital freedom in New Zealand. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has just taken to Twitter to unveil the latest move from the National Party:

"We want to protect our kids from the harms of social media. That’s why today National has introduced a members’ bill to ban social media for kids under 16 years old."

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