House debates
Thursday, 2 July 2026
Questions without Notice
Cybersafety
2:14 pm
Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) | Hansard source
I thank the member for Petrie for her question and for her passionate support of young people in her electorate, based around the Redcliffe region, but also the backing of parents, who have welcomed this legislation. As a result of the reforms that we have put in place, conversations are taking place in schools, in parents groups and between families as well, but, most importantly, between mums and dads and their children. Being able to talk about these issues makes a substantial difference.
Together, we took action. We answered the call from the parents of young Australians who had taken their own lives. This was something that didn't arise from parliamentarians. It arose from people who had the courage to take what was personal tragedy and channel that into making a difference for others. Wayne Holdsworth—to respond to an interjection from those opposite during the minister's comments—is absolutely a hero. He was here on Monday to support the change in this legislation, along with the Let Them Be Kids campaign and the 36 Months campaign. They have responded, as the government has, to the call from the eSafety Commissioner to be able have the powers to get documentation from these big global giants that are exploiting young people and are motivated primarily by their profits rather than by—
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