House debates

Thursday, 12 September 2024

Questions without Notice

Social Media

3:02 pm

Photo of Zoe DanielZoe Daniel (Goldstein, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. Mental health organisations like ReachOut, headspace, Alannah & Madeline Foundation and others say an age ban on social media won't work, that it may cut young people off from support and expose them to new harms. EU countries have moved on big tech's algorithms, while Australia falls behind and constituents in Goldstein and across the country battle everything from misogynistic content to gambling and eating disorder triggers. Why doesn't the government properly deal with this and make social media companies take responsibility for their algorithms?

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