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The eSafety Commissioner helps Australians deal with online abuse. International visitors to this website should seek assistance in their own country.

COVID-19 Alert

Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) it may take longer than usual to address all reports or enquiries made with our investigation teams.

Please continue to submit reports and we will review them as soon as possible.

If you are worried about your safety or are at risk of harm right now contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero (000).

If you need someone to talk to and are under 25, contact Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800).
For all other ages, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is the use of technology to bully a person or group with the intent to hurt them socially, psychologically or even physically.

If you are under 18 you can make a complaint about cyberbullying or online bullying.
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Image-based abuse

Image-based abuse occurs when intimate, generally nude or sexual images are shared without the consent of those pictured.

If an intimate image has been shared, or threatened to share it without your consent, you can make a report.
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Illegal and harmful content

Child sexual abuse material, material that promotes, incites, or instructs in, terrorist acts or violent crimes.

The Cyber Report team investigates complaints and assists in getting content removed.
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What we can investigate
What we can't investigate

Staying Safe

If you are in Australia and in immediate danger or at risk of harm call triple zero (000). Staying safe is your number one priority.

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Adult online abuse

If you are aged 18 or over and are being bullied or harassed online, we may be able to help. Learn more and report to us using the button below.

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Cyberbullying
We can take action to get serious cyberbullying material removed, and provide advice, support and assistance.
How to make a cyberbullying complaint
If you are under 18 (or are reporting on behalf of someone under 18) you can make a complaint about cyberbullying.
FAQ about making a cyberbullying complaint
We can help with removal where it is serious cyberbullying material.
How we handle cyberbullying complaints
We make sure that people are safe and supported and that we take appropriate action.
Image-based abuse
Find out how to make a report and get help and support for image-based abuse.
How to report image-based abuse
We can help to get the intimate images or video removed.
FAQ about making an image-based abuse report
If an intimate image or video of you has been shared without your consent, we can help to get it removed.
How we handle image-based abuse reports
What happens after your make an image-based abuse report and what to expect.
Illegal and harmful content
Find out how to report offensive and illegal content, what we can and can’t investigate and the actions we can take.
How to report illegal and harmful content
We investigate offensive and illegal online content and work towards rapid removal.
What we can investigate
We assess online content against the National Classification Scheme and Abhorrent Violent Material regime.
What we can't investigate
Our team can investigate complaints about offensive and illegal online material.

Immediate crisis support in Australia

1800RESPECT

Confidential counselling, support and information for people affected by sexual abuse or domestic and family violence. Available 24/7.

1800 737 732

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Kids Helpline

5 to 25 year olds. All issues. Confidential phone counselling available all day, every day. Online chat available 8am to 12am EST daily.

1800 55 1800

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Lifeline

All ages. All issues. Phone counselling available all day, every day. Online chat available 7pm to 4am AEST daily.

13 11 14

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and how we deal with your personal information
Before submitting any information to us, please read our privacy policy and the relevant collection notification for the type of report you would like to make.

The collection notification sets out the type of information we may collect, why we collect that information and how it may be used in managing your report.
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