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As Australia’s online harm crackdown reshapes the debate, NZ must find its own path

As Australia’s online harm crackdown reshapes the debate, NZ must find its own path

Getty ImagesAround the world, lawmakers are grappling with how to better protect young people from online harms such as cyberbullying, sexual exploitation and AI-generated “deepfake” images. Recent reforms overseas – notably Australia’s landmark move to restrict young people’s access to social media – have sharpened debate about how far governments

As Australia’s online harm crackdown reshapes the debate, NZ must find its own path

As Australia’s online harm crackdown reshapes the debate, NZ must find its own path
Getty ImagesAround the world, lawmakers are grappling with how to better protect young people from online harms such as cyberbullying, sexual exploitation and AI-generated “deepfake” images. Recent reforms overseas – notably Australia’s landmark move to restrict young people’s access to social media – have sharpened debate about how far governments