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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Josh Taylor

‘Nasty and hurtful’: AFL players speak out against cyber abuse at online safety inquiry

Tayla Harris wearing a Melbourne Demons jersey, on the practice field
Tayla Harris said she began receiving ‘pretty nasty and hurtful comments’ in private messages or post tags after switching teams from Carlton to Melbourne in 2021. Photograph: Kelly Defina/Getty Images

The AFLW star Tayla Harris has told a parliamentary inquiry that continued cyber abuse she has suffered since the infamous photo of her kicking a goal went viral has had a negative impact on her mental health.

The 24-year-old gave evidence at the parliamentary inquiry into social media and online safety on Tuesday where she spoke about being attacked when she moved from Carlton to Melbourne last year.

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