NSW Election Tackles Screen Addiction

Two children play video games on their phones. The world is seeing an explosion of smart phone usage that will have a long-term impact on human relationships. Sean Gallup/Getty Images

The Labor Party is pledging $2.5 million (US$1.79 million) towards further research into understanding the impacts of screen and gaming addiction in Australian children.

“For (wife) Anna and I, one of the biggest challenges in raising our children is getting them off devices—and I know we’re not alone,” said New South Wales’ (NSW) opposition leader Chris Minns.