Petition request
That the House of Representatives pass online safety legislation specifically for children that includes a minimum age of 16 for social media access.
Petition reason
Evidence shows that children may be harmed through use of social media, including mental-health issues. The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child recommended states take strong measures to protect children from harmful and misleading online content. The UK, EU, US and Australia have introduced online-safety legislation for children. So far, NZ has not. We believe there is an urgent need for a law that delays social-media access until age 16 and to safeguard our children and our future.
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| Number of signatures: | 44416 |
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| Date presented: | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Considered by: | Education and Workforce |
| SC Report(s): | 11 Mar 2026 (Final) |
| Presenting member: | Catherine Wedd |
| Closing date: | 11 Nov 2025 |