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Parents

Simple steps to Online Safety for Every Family

New resources from the eSafety Commissioner help parents and carers from all backgrounds protect their families in the digital world.
Research

Tech revolution essential to help stop technology-facilitated abuse

As new research reveals 1 in 2 Australians have experienced tech abuse, the eSafety Commissioner is calling for a radical shift in technology design and use to help end online abuse.
Cyberbullying

Parents urged to watch out for signs of cyberbullying

Parents urged to be alert to changes in children’s behaviour that suggest they are a target of cyberbullying.
Reporting

AFL and eSafety commit to #PlayitFairOnline

The AFL has signed a new agreement with eSafety to help improve online safety for AFL players, fans and the broader community.
Industry

Digital Platform Regulators Forum names algorithms, digital transparency and increased collaboration as priorities for 2022/23

The heads of the four members of the Digital Platform Regulators Forum (the forum) met yesterday and have agreed on a collective set of priorities for 2022/23
Industry

Australia’s online industry given more time to get world-first codes right

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has extended the deadline for the online industry to develop fit-for-purpose codes to provide more meaningful safety protections for Australians online.
Young people

National Youth Council sets agenda to keep peers safe online

Australia’s Online Safety Youth Advisory Council will meet for the first time today to discuss their vision for creating safer, more empowering online spaces.
Young people

New Gen Z campaign to help tackle online abuse

eSafety has collaborated with Gen Z creatives to launch SCROLL: a new youth campaign on what to do when things go wrong online.
Seniors

New course bridges knowledge gap to save older Australians money

Significant numbers of older Australians are missing out on cost-of-living savings by not being able to access the information they need online – so eSafety has launched a free course to help them
Industry
Reporting

eSafety takes further action to prevent spread of Buffalo terror attack footage

The eSafety Commissioner has exercised additional powers under the Online Safety Act 2021 to limit the spread of the horrific video and manifesto produced by the Buffalo terror attack shooter.
Industry

eSafety takes strong action to protect Australians from exposure to Buffalo terror attack footage

The eSafety Commissioner has enacted strong new powers under Australia’s Online Safety Act 2021 to prevent the further spread of the horrific video and manifesto produced by the Buffalo terror attack shooter.
Industry
Women

New resources to promote safer online working environments for journalists

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has collaborated with the ABC to release best-practice resources designed to help media organisations better protect their journalists from increasing levels of online abuse experienced in the course of doing their jobs
Industry
Reporting

Industry codes to protect Australians from online harms a key step closer

Development of new online industry codes to better protect Australians from online harms has entered the next phase with Australia’s eSafety Commissioner providing detailed feedback on the latest industry draft.
Seniors

eSafety evolving the online education of older Australians with podcast series

A new podcast series launched by the eSafety Commissioner offers older Australians an easy and entertaining way to dial up their digital skills.
Young people

Youth Advisory Council gives young Australians a voice on online safety

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has formed a new Online Safety Youth Advisory Council
Education

NGOs encouraged to get ready to apply for grant funding to help keep Aussies safe online

$2.25m in funding is available to be awarded to develop services, resources and products that improve online safety of Australian children.
Women

eSafety joins global partnership to end online abuse of women

eSafety is joining forces with global counterparts to help end the online harassment and abuse of women. 
Industry

Digital regulators unite to help reign in market power of Big Tech

Australia’s digital platform regulators join forces setting up a national forum to improve information sharing and regulatory coordination.
Industry

Opening Statement: Inquiry into the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022

eSafety Commissioner's Opening Statement to the Inquiry into the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022.
Women
Research

Women in the Spotlight: 1 in 3 women abused online in a work context

One in three women experience online abuse in their working lives and it can have devastating consequences for their careers.
Industry

EU looks to Australia to hold Big Tech to account & protect children online

Members of the European Parliament will have talks with Australia’s eSafety Commissioner and the Australian Government about online safety.
Education

Opening statement: Additional Budget Estimates - February 2022

eSafety Commissioner's opening statement to Additional Budget Estimates
Young people

Young people encouraged to have a say in creating a safer online world

eSafety is establishing an Online Safety Youth Advisory Council for young people aged 13 to 24 years old.
Research
Kids

Safer Internet Day: Parental awareness of children’s online risk is low

New research released today shows most parents are not aware of how often their teenagers are encountering harmful content online.
Industry

Opening statement: Select Committee on Social Media and Online Safety

The eSafety Commissioner's Opening Statement to the Select Committee on Social Media and Online Safety Inquiry.
Reporting

New online safety laws come into force

World-first online safety laws have come into force, providing additional protections for Australians in the fight against online harms.
Research
Young people

Young people’s vision for their online future

The research will guide us in shaping our engagement with young people, and inform online safety resources and programs for young people.
Reporting

Strong new powers to tackle harmful illegal online content

The eSafety Commissioner will soon have strengthened powers to tackle child sexual exploitation and abhorrent violent conduct material online.
Industry

Safety net to protect Australian adults from serious online abuse from 2022

eSafety has released regulatory guidance to give an overview of actions eSafety can take to address serious online abuse reported to us.
Young people

New advisory council to give young Australians a voice in online safety

The formation of an Online Safety Youth Advisory Council to inform policy and programs for keeping young Australians safe online has been announced.
Image-based abuse

Australia and the Republic of Korea jointly denounce image-based abuse

Australia and South Korea have come together to raise awareness of the harmful effects of the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
Seniors

Making the most of digital photos: older Australians expand tech talents

eSafety has launched a new course for older Australians that gives handy tips on digital photos such as editing, storing and making gifts.
Parents
Kids

Don’t play games with your child’s safety this holiday season

Check eSafety's Gift Guide before placing the latest gaming product under the tree this holiday season.
Image-based abuse
Women

Platforms and individuals face tougher rules over image-based abuse

Perpetrators who post an intimate image without consent could face $111,000 penalties under new powers given to the eSafety Commissioner.
Seniors

Older Australians make strides for a safer online future with new course

eSafety has launched a new course to help older Australians be even safer online, as part of the Be Connected program.
Cyberbullying
Education

Australian sporting organisations and eSafety to tackle online abuse

The eSafety Commissioner and Australia’s major sporting organisations have joined forces to address online abuse targeted at athletes.

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