Under New Zealand’s proposed law, social media firms could be fined up to 10% of their global revenue if they fail to comply. The government is set to follow Australia's lead and introduce a bill banning children from social media. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Under New Zealand’s proposed law, social media firms could be fined up to 10% of their global revenue if they fail to comply.S1

• The government is set to follow Australia's lead and introduce a bill banning children from social media. But the plan already faces opposition from within the ruling coalition.S2

• Proposed law would mandate tech platforms implement age-verification measures for under-16s or face penalties of up to 10 per cent of their global revenuesS3