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Scott Morrison has revealed he and Jenny worry every night about whether their daughters are being bullied online.
The Prime Minister said he believes every Australian parent feels the same way when discussing his new laws to reduce online trolling.
'I doubt there is a parent in this country who does not on a nightly basis have concerns about what their children are being exposed to online and the abuse and harassment that can take place,' he told Parliament in Question Time on Monday.
'I know I feel that way is a parent, Mr Speaker, and I know Jenny does.'
Scott Morrison has revealed he and Jenny worry every night about whether their daughters are being bullied online
Scott Morrison and Jenny are pictured with their two daughters Abbey and Lily
Under Mr Morrison's proposed laws, social media users will be able to demand platforms take down content that defames, bullies or attacks them.
If the platform fails to comply, there will be a court process where the user can demand to know the name of the person who posted the offensive material with a view to suing them.
Announcing his proposal on Sunday, Mr Morrison said he