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LGBTIQ+ health alliance warns the ban will disproportionally affect LGBTIQ+ young people
For many LGBTIQ+ young people, social media provides a vital connection to peer networks, community resources, and supportive environments that are not always available in their offline lives. Restricting access to these platforms risks isolating them further. The challenges are compounded in rural, regional and outer metropolitan areas where there is little or no access to in-person support and particularly peer support through LGBTIQ+ community-controlled organisations. For many LGBTIQ+ young people, the perception and reality of stigma, discrimination and abuse prevents them from seeking or obtaining vital support within their home, family or local community. The lack of consideration for the specific needs of marginalised populations, such as LGBTIQ+ young people, reinforces our concern that this Bill is a rushed response rather than one developed through a thorough and inclusive consultation process.
November 25, 2024 at 3:15 AM