Wayne Holdsworth

Wayne Holdsworth is a Melbourne father and advocate for social media reform, whose campaign for a ban on under-16s using social media was fueled by the tragic loss of his son, Mac, to online bullying. He believes that this new legislation, alongside education, will better prepare teens for social media when they reach the age of 16.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.01%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

218,431

Power

12,317$

Sentiment

6.91

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
United Kingdom	2	6.50	0.10%	+0%	67,886,011	65,118	$2,700,000	2,590$
United States	1	7.00	0.05%	+0%	331,002,651	153,313	$21,000,000	9,727$
Totals	3				398,888,662	218,431	$23,700,000	12,317$

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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom: Wayne Holdsworth campaigned for the law after his son took his life due to online bullying, believing the ban would help equip teens for social media. 7

Anthony Albanese Anika Wells Julie Inman Grant

The Guardian: Australia’s social media ban launched with barely a hitch – but the real test is still to come | Social media ban

United States: Wayne Holdsworth, the father of Mac, who took his life at 17 after being targeted by a sexual extortion scam on social media, joined other parents who’d lost children to suicide at a select gathering in Sydney. 7

Anthony Albanese Peter Malinauskas Tama Leaver Jonathan Haidt Julie Inman Grant

CNN: Australia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?

United Kingdom: Wayne Holdsworth campaigned for the law after his son took his own life after being bullied online. 6

Anthony Albanese Michael Wipfli Peter Malinauskas Julie Inman Grant Peter Dutton Anika Wells Emma Mason Tilly Roswarne

The Guardian: Some platforms still allowing 14-year-olds as Australia’s landmark social media ban comes into force | Social media ban