Erin Molan on the ‘enormous damage’ caused by internet trolls

After experiencing severe cyber bullying, sports presenter and radio host Erin Molan is fighting to make social media a more positive space.

After experiencing severe cyber bullying, sports presenter and radio host Erin Molan was integral in Parliament’s recent passing of the Online Safety Bill, which now holds Australians accountable for online abuse and trolling.

Erin Molan on the one way to help make social media a positive space. (Picture: Michael Comninus)

The media personality tells Body+Soul, “I think it’s really important to pick your battles. If you try to fight too many, the ones that really matter can get lost.

“We move seamlessly between the real world and online now more than ever.

“The laws that exist in real life need to be reflected online.

“Even if you’re not on social media yourself, things that are written can do enormous damage to you and those you love.”

Originally published as Erin Molan on the ‘enormous damage’ caused by internet trolls