After 5 years as the National Children's Commissioner, Anne Hollonds has been a first-hand witness to the slow pace of change in politics, even when it's a matter of keeping young Australians safe. While the social media ban for under-16s suggests there is the ability to move quickly, it seems pretty unlikely the government will keep up the momentum and confront shortfalls in child safety.

After 5 years as the National Children's Commissioner, Anne Hollonds has been a first-hand witness to the slow pace of change in politics, even when it's a matter of keeping young Australians safe. While the social media ban for under-16s suggests there is the ability to move quickly, it seems pretty unlikely the government will keep up the momentum and confront shortfalls in child safety.

Vital community issues within Australia, that travel from community to parliament or in the other direction, but always including how they are playing out with community media. This weekly podcast is presented by the Community Radio sector's Political Reporter, Noah Secomb. 

Vital community issues within Australia, that travel from community to parliament or in the other direction, but always including how they are playing out with community media. This weekly podcast is presented by the Community Radio sector's Political Reporter, Noah Secomb.&nbsp;

From Pillar to Post

Pillar to Post, the Australian podcast that takes community issues to listeners, politicians, and practitioners, who place content at the heart of their community. 

Pillar to Post, the Australian podcast that takes community issues to listeners, politicians, and practitioners, who place content at the heart of their community.&nbsp;

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