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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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  1. 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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  1. 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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