Good for Tasmanian Young People - Jo Palmer

For the first episode of our second season of The Learning Landscape, Independent Schools Tasmania Executive Director Simon Matthews met with Tasmania's Minister for Education, the Honourable Jo Palmer to discuss the recent social media ban for under people under 16.The two delve deep into how the ban is already affecting students, the role platforms play in policing users, the positive impacts it will have on young people’s mental health and their hope for the future. Minister Palmer also reflects on how the ban has impacted her own children, and what she sees from the perspective of a parent. CONTENT WARNING: This podcast mentions topics that may be distressing to some listeners, including teen suicide and mental health issues.