Australia considers ban on strangulation pornography

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The Australian federal government is considering a ban on pornography that depicts strangulation and suffocation. This move follows the death of a 16-year-old girl in Sydney, who reportedly died from asphyxiation during suspected consensual sexual activity.

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek noted that approximately 60 per cent of young people report experiencing strangulation during sexual encounters. The government is also looking into ways to combat the spread of misogynistic and violent content by potentially allowing users to opt in or out of social media algorithms.

Advocates, including Consent Labs CEO Angelique Wan, emphasize that legislative bans must be paired with strengthened consent and respectful relationship education to be effective. Currently, education standards across Australian states and territories remain inconsistent. Additionally, Women's Health NSW reported a 123 per cent increase in women seeking treatment for suspected brain damage caused by strangulation since 2023.

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Australian Government · Consent Labs · Indiana University · New South Wales Police · North Rhine-Westphalia · Sydney · Tanya Plibersek · Women's Health NSW · Women’s Health NSW

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Consent Labs CEO Angelique Wan argues that a pornography ban must be accompanied by strengthened consent education. www.perthnow.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] A 16-year-old girl in Sydney died following a suspected case of strangulation during consensual sex. www.watoday.com.au · 7news.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] The number of women seeking treatment for suspected brain damage due to strangulation has increased by 123 per cent since 2023. www.harzkurier.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The Australian federal government is considering a ban on pornography depicting strangulation and suffocation. www.perthnow.com.au · www.watoday.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 60 per cent of young people report experiencing strangulation during sexual encounters. www.watoday.com.au · 7news.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government may consider allowing users to opt in or out of social media algorithms to combat misogynistic content. www.watoday.com.au