House debates

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Questions without Notice

Cybersafety

2:10 pm

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

Social media is causing social harm. It can be used as a weapon for bullies, a vehicle for scammers or, worst of all, a tool for online predators. That is why we are ensuring that we will get the legislation right. I've said, as part of the announcement, that we will consult across the parliament. I don't think this should be an issue in which we are yelling at each other. I think this is an issue in which we should be yelling at social media companies to do the right thing. That is what I seek, and I hope that the parliament has the maturity to do that.

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