The Albanese government’s teen social media ban is technology denialism that delays real action

When it comes to some topics, the prime minister is happy to be guided by experts.

“I’m happy to engage in a debate about facts … because the facts and the science tells us that it simply doesn’t stack up,” said Anthony Albanese at a press conference announcing Matt Kean as the new chair of the Climate Change authority.

On climate change, the Albanese government says it will “follow the science”. (Whether that’s true is another matter). Or that it will pursue “evidence-based” solutions, which it has also promised for other issues like gender-based violence or closing the gap.