The National Party is looking to follow Australia and ban social media for under-16s.

It has submitted a members bill that would look to limit how young people engage with the likes of Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

Since Australia’s world-leading ban was passed into law last year, multiple countries are looking at bans as a way of addressing concerning social media habits.

But is a ban actually feasible, and would it address the real issues with social media?

Today on The Front Page, Dr Alex Beattie, a media lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington joins us to discuss the potential ban and if we should be following in Australia’s footsteps.

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

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Producer: Ethan Sills

The National Party is looking to follow Australia and ban social media for under-16s.
It has submitted a members bill that would look to limit how young people engage with the likes of Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
Since Australia&rsquo;s world-leading ban was passed into law last year, multiple countries are looking at bans as a way of addressing concerning social media habits.
But is a ban actually feasible, and would it address the real issues with social media?
Today on The Front Page, Dr Alex Beattie, a media lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington joins us to discuss the potential ban and if we should be following in Australia&rsquo;s footsteps.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Sound Engineer: Richard Martin Producer: Ethan Sills

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Is a social media ban the right move to protect our youth? 

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