“The figures from the WA ScamNet report show why it’s important for consumers to continue to ‘practice the pause.’ Whether it’s taking time to consider whether a sale or offer online is legitimate…” commerce Minister Sue Ellery.

Okay, this reaction is understandable because, you know, self control is a thing. But the comment presented alone is essentially analogous to abstinence education as the only form of prevention offered to young people for sexual encounters. It won’t work. The ministers job is to present other pathways to the stakeholders in this matter. The Minister has failed this time.