Tanya Plibersek says Labor should consider UK
Australian Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek is advocating for a ban on the depiction of strangulation in pornography. This follows a tragic death of a teenager and concerns over the prevalence of such acts among young people.
Why it matters
The proposal highlights a growing legislative debate regarding digital safety, sexual violence, and the influence of online content on youth behavior.
Tanya Plibersek says there is no safe way to strangle someone. ( AAP: Lukas Coch )
Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek has indicated support for banning the depiction of strangulation and suffocation in pornography, with some pointing to a similar ban in the UK.
Advocates' calls have intensified following the death of a 16-year-old Sydney girl, linked to to a suspected sexual choking act, earlier this week.
The government is still consulting on its digital duty of care bill, which could force social media giants to proactively prevent foreseeable harm on their services.
Link copied Share Share article Australia should be "very seriously" looking at banning depictions of strangulation or suffocation in pornography, says a senior Labor minister who has indicated her support.
Advocates' calls for the ban have intensified following the death of a 16-year-old Sydney girl , understood to be treated as a suspected sexual choking act.
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