Mother who lost son to online bullying welcomes social media ban

10/12/2025 7 min
Mother who lost son to online bullying welcomes social media ban

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A warning: this interview includes references to suicide and self-harm.Mia Bannister lost her son, Ollie, to suicide when he was 14 years old after sustained online bullying and an eating disorder, which she says was fuelled by social media algorithms.Today, Mia will stand beside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the launch of the social media ban.If you or anyone you know needs help, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14  or the  Butterfly Foundation's national helpline on 1800 33 4673.