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The Australian Government is protecting young Australians at a critical stage of their development, through world-first social media age restrictions. Learn about what this means for you as a young person, parent, carer or educator.

For young people

For parents and carers

Commissioner's message:

Implementing the age restrictions

Learn about

online harm

Cyberbullying is when someone uses the internet to be mean to a child or young person so they feel bad or upset.

Adult cyber abuse is when the internet is used to send, post or share content that is harmful to the physical or mental health of someone who is 18 or older.

Image-based abuse is sharing, or threatening to share, an intimate image or video of a person without their consent.

Illegal and restricted content includes material that shows or encourages child sexual abuse, terrorism or other extreme violence.

Our latest news

and advisories

Senate Estimates opening address

Thank you for the opportunity to provide an update on a very busy period since the last hearing in February, including the recent proliferation of extreme violent material we’ve seen online.

Gore online: How violent content is reaching children and what you can do

Videos showing extreme violence are no longer rare – they are often viral. This guide explains how gore spreads, the risks for children and young people, and practical steps parents, carers and schools can take to reduce harm.

Too much too soon: The reality of children's access to porn online

Why Australian kids are seeing sexual content younger than ever – and what families and schools can do about it

Stranger danger 2.0: How anonymous random chat app platforms are putting children at risk

From hidden dangers to practical solutions – your guide to the threats of unmoderated online spaces and how to respond.

eSafety joins forces with the European Commission’s DG CNECT and the UK’s Ofcom to strengthen global cooperation on child online safety

The three regulators are committed to promoting and protecting the rights of children in the digital environment.

Platforms on notice to comply with Social Media Minimum Age

eSafety has informed Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube, Kick and Reddit of its view they are age-restricted platforms required to comply with Social Media Minimum Age restrictions from December 10.

eSafety secures removal of video chat service used for child grooming

Tech giants Apple and Google have removed roulette-style video chat service OmeTV from their Australian app stores after eSafety alerted them to how the app was being used by predatory adults to groom and sexually exploit Australian children.

eSafety requires providers of AI companion chatbots to explain how they are keeping Aussie kids safe

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has issued legal notices to four popular AI companion providers requiring them to explain how they are protecting children from exposure to a range of harms, including sexually explicit conversations and suicidal ideation.

The online experiences of children in Australia

eSafety’s Keeping Kids Safe Online survey explores the benefits, opportunities and risks that the online world offers children in Australia.

It’s more than fun and games: The online gaming experiences of young people with disability

The world of online gaming is a digital playground for children and young people with disability, but it’s also a place where they are more likely to have negative experiences than their peers.

Helpful

information

The eSafety Guide

Find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites.

Community education and training

Explore our free tailored presentations and workshops to help you build online safety knowledge and skills.

Webinars for parents and carers

Join one of our free webinars for parents and carers to learn the latest strategies for helping children stay safer online.

Tech trends and challenges

Keep up-to-date with these overviews of emerging online safety issues.

Quick

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Sexting

Online dating

Child grooming

Sending nudes

Child sexual abuse online

Trolling

Deepfakes

Catfishing

Love bombing

Sextortion

Parental controls

Doxing

Coercive control

Consent

Workplace bullying

Help in other languages

Basic Online Safety Expectations

Teacher Professional Learning

Industry codes complaints

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