Social media age limits
David LIMBRICK (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:15): My question is directed to the minister representing the Premier. The federal government recently announced a social media ban for children under 16, which effectively overrides the rights of parents to be able to make these decisions. It was also reported recently that at national cabinet the premiers from each state agreed to some sort of plan. My question for the Premier is: what exactly was agreed to on behalf of Victoria?
Jaclyn SYMES (Northern Victoria – Attorney-General, Minister for Emergency Services) (12:16): I thank Mr Limbrick for his question. To my knowledge most of that is public already, but I am sure that the Premier will be more than happy to provide you with a response on the specifics.
David LIMBRICK (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:16): I thank the Attorney for passing that on. My supplementary is: there is an organisation in Victoria, 6 News Australia, that was founded in this state. In my view they are the best media outlet in our nation. This news outlet also happens to be run by teenagers, many of them under 16. If this law was in effect, effectively this organisation could never have existed and it would effectively be shut down. My question to the Premier is: what will the Premier do to ensure that 6 News can continue operations?
Jaclyn SYMES (Northern Victoria – Attorney-General, Minister for Emergency Services) (12:17): I will pass Mr Limbrick’s supplementary on to the Premier.