Wednesday, 29 October 2025

 Gary MAAS (Narre Warren South) (15:00): (1354) My constituency question is for the Minister for Education. It concerns the recent announcement regarding new limits for digital devices in government primary schools. Minister, how will this change benefit families and students in my electorate of Narre Warren South? Social media can be a great way to learn, play and connect, but to young minds sometimes the social costs can outweigh the education benefits. I was pleased to hear the minister’s recent announcement about removing the requirement for parents to provide digital devices for primary school students, along with the introduction of screen time limits for this age group. Our kids need time to be kids, and students need time to focus on their studies. I look forward to sharing the minister’s response with my community.