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Tanya Plibersek signals support for ban on choking in pornography
Australian Federal Minister Tanya Plibersek has called on the country to 'very seriously' consider a UK-style ban on depictions of strangulation and choking in pornographic material, following growing pressure from anti-violence advocates.
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Tanya Plibersek signals support for ban on choking in pornography
- Tanya Plibersek supported banning depictions of strangulation in pornographic content.
- Advocacy groups are pressuring the Australian federal government to legislate against extreme violence in pornographic material.
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- Aug 30 · 1:50 PM
Federal Minister Tanya Plibersek urges Australia to look 'very seriously' at a UK-style ban on strangulation in pornography.
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- Whether the Albanese government will formally introduce legislation to ban choking in pornography.
- How such a ban would be enforced across digital platforms and international websites.
- Whether the Albanese government will formally adopt Plibersek's proposal and introduce legislation.
- How such a digital ban would be enforced across international websites and platforms.
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- Aug 30 · 1:50 PM
Federal Minister Tanya Plibersek urges Australia to look 'very seriously' at a UK-style ban on strangulation in pornography.
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