Thursday, 16 October 2025
Members statements
Social media policy
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Social media policy
Paul EDBROOKE (Frankston) (10:04): Great news today with the Premier announcing the introduction of sensible limits on digital device use: 90 minutes per day for students in years 3 to 6 and minimal device time for students in prep to year 2. This will save parents about $500 on devices. This new rollout will coincide with the Australia-wide social media ban for under-16s, which comes into effect on 10 December and is leading the way internationally.
The founder of SmackTalk, Wayne Holdsworth, is no stranger to this place. The pioneer advocate of the under-16 social media ban has a message for the Premier and the Minister for Education:
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On behalf of all Victorian mums and dads I applaud the Allan Labor government and Ben Carroll for the introduction of screen time reduction at Victorian primary schools. I am particularly proud to be a Victorian today, knowing that our kids are being educated in a more balanced environment. This implementation must not be understated. It will change the way kids learn to be great adults and save lives. Whilst it can’t change our family situation, however my boy Mac would be looking down with a massive smile on his face, and I am eternally grateful, as are all Victorians this morning.