Parliamentary committee investigates social media regulation and alcohol advertising bans

Wednesday 10 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 10 Dec 2025, 6:45pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Erica Stanford, Anthony Albanese

A parliamentary select committee has released an interim report regarding reducing social media harm among children. The investigation comes as Australia implements a ban on social media for children under 16.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 10 Dec 2025, 3:50pm

   Should NZ have a social media regulator and ban alcohol advertising for teens? Parliament ponders options as Australia starts ban for under 16s (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 10 Dec 2025, 6:45pm

   Australia just banned kids from social media, will New Zealand like and subscribe? (opens in new tab)