Mia Bannister

Mia Bannister

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Mia Bannister is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and child protection, particularly in the context of social media's impact on youth. She gained public attention after speaking at a press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, where she shared her personal story of loss after her son Ollie died from anorexia nervosa, which she attributes in part to the pressures of social media. Bannister represents the voices of many parents advocating for legislative change to protect children online, highlighting the collective effort of individuals and organizations united in this cause.

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Mia Bannister became an activist against social media platforms after losing her son Ollie to suicide due to online bullying.

‘Dei a arma dele, o celular, aos 9 anos’, diz mãe que inspirou lei contra redes após perder filho
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-12-18
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Mia Bannister, a mother whose son Ollie died at 14 after a battle with anorexia nervosa that she has said was fuelled by social media, spoke at the prime minister’s press conference on behalf of other parents in attendance.

Google cancels parliamentary lobbying concert at last minute after YouTube ban
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-30
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