Mother who lost son welcomes social media ban
Update: 2025-12-09
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A warning: this interview includes references to suicide and self-harm.
Mia Bannister lost her son, Ollie, to suicide when he was 14 years old after sustained online bullying and an eating disorder, which she says was fuelled by social media algorithms.
Today, Mia will stand beside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the launch of the social media ban.
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