"Australia is on the brink of one of the most significant reforms to how young people engage with the digital world. This is a bold and long-overdue step, welcomed by parents, educators, psychologists and child-safety advocates across the country."

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

"AI is transforming many areas, including how we form relationships, and their impact on identity development is clear. It is essential to understand both the opportunities and challenges these technologies present."

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

"Social media influencers often present a curated, filtered version of their lives, showcasing only the positive aspects. This can create unrealistic beauty standards, success and happiness for children. Constant exposure to this may lead to feelings of inadequacy, low self-worth and dissatisfaction."

Dr Emma Woodward

"Critics argue that there is no evidence that a mobile phone ban is effective. However, this is a mischaracterisation of evidence. Peer reviewed literature shows that there would be a number of positive impacts for students relating to such bans at school."

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

"The game can be problematic for those kids who play in an 'obsessive way'. It will interfere with their sleep, it will interfere with, obviously, homework, and it'll interfere with normal relationships at home."

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg