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

Claire Henry; Michael S. Daubs

doi:10.64628/AA.rjqcaj4c9

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

Claire Henry
, Michael S. Daubs

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Abstract

With a major inquiry into online harms nearing its conclusion, NZ faces a pivotal decision about how boldly it wants to respond.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.64628/AA.rjqcaj4c9
Publication status	Published - 3 Feb 2026

Keywords

social media
online harm
young people
regulation
New Zealand
Australia

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

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

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