QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator FARRELL (South Australia—Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:30): Thank you, President. You wouldn't be surprised at all that Western Australian families are so supportive of Senator Ghosh and what he's been doing over there. We've always said that these laws, which are the first in the world, must continue to evolve and develop, and that's why, when the eSafety Commissioner asked for additional powers to ensure this law could be policed effectively, we acted without delay.

The coalition and the Greens, of course, ignored the pleas of parents who want social media companies to be held to account. I'm calling on the coalition and the Greens to act in good faith, put politics aside and pass this bill this week. That's what Australian families deserve.

These laws passed with bipartisan support originally, and I call on those opposite to do the same again. The Albanese government will continue delivering on its commitment to protecting children online.