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Social media age restrictions evaluation

eSafety has commenced a comprehensive evaluation of Australia’s world‑first Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) law to understand how the new obligation is working in practice – and what impact it is having on children and families.

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.

Predictors of online child sexual exploitation through image-sharing

A survey of Australian children found that girls and children who had more experiences of being bullied online or more online sexual experiences were more likely to have been pressured to share intimate images online.

Track, harass, repeat: Investigating attitudes that normalise tech-based coercive control

This summary report explores attitudes and expectations that could normalise the use of tech-based coercive control in relationships.

Online requests to arrange or assist with sexual images or information about children

A small but substantial number of adults in Australia have received online requests for facilitated child sexual exploitation, according to an eSafety research publication.

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