Don Farrell SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism
2:57 pm
Thank you, President, for that protection. Research from respected institutions, like Deakin University, along with Australia's regulator, the eSafety Commissioner, is important to ensure platforms are doing what they are obligated to do. This research shows why platforms shouldn't be left to check their own homework. These Australian researchers had to conduct their study overseas because, right now in Australia, they have no protection from legal threats. Australian researchers should be able to investigate whether young people in Australia are being exposed to harmful material, like pro-eating-disorder content, without fear of legal threats from platforms. The digital duty of care will enable this to be done in Australia.
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