Digital nanny deep state

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant appears to be both policy-maker and regulator.

A majority of politicians support the role of the eSafety Commissioner. It is couched in terms of protecting children but is dripping with unintended consequences that echo the excesses of government control during the pandemic. The pandemic is even used as an excuse for the importance of the social media ban, because apparently forcing kids to stay at home for months on end isn’t healthy and it drove them to social media.

Rather than encourage sports and healthy lifestyles, our government turns to a ban on social media.

My latest in The Spectator Australia, Digital nanny deep state.

A majority of politicians support the role of the eSafety Commissioner. 🫤

It is couched in terms of protecting children but is dripping with unintended consequences that echo the excesses of government control during the pandemic.https://t.co/edbclfleGp

— The Spectator Australia (@SpectatorOz) June 24, 2025