Latest eSafety Commissioner News

Australian Prime Minister Radio interview – 101.9 The Fox Melbourne
‘Literally just child gambling’: what kids say about Roblox, lootboxes and money in online games
eSafety and SAPOL team up to tackle serious online harms
Victims of sexual violence often feel they’re the ones on trial. Independent lawyers would help
Digital duty of care needed to mandate safeguards against online sexual abuse of children on Australian screens
eSafety report reveals serious gaps in how tech industry is tackling terror and violent extremism
AI deepfakes threaten democracy and people’s identities. ‘Personality rights’ could help
Tech companies’ proposed new safety codes won’t protect all kids online
Industry submits draft Codes to protect children from high-impact content
Australia takes enforcement action against Telegram for serious delay in terror and child sexual abuse transparency
New research highlights nature of sexual extortion experiences among Australian adolescents
eSafety report shows widespread underage use of social media and minimal measures to prevent kids signing up
New eSafety advisory hub warns unrestricted chatbots threaten child development
We’re just a police force, standing in front of a community, asking them to avoid romance scams
SAFER INTERNET DAY CALLS FOR KINDNESS AS CYBERBULLYING REPORTS SURGE OVER 450% IN FIVE YEARS
Pause, think, protect: Three simple steps to safeguard your child’s images online
New findings show online hate spreads harm far and wide
Report Of Online Safety Act Review Released
Do big tech companies have a ‘duty of care’ for users? A new report says they do – but leaves out key details
ESafety Statement Re Matter Of Axel Rudakubana
1 in 4 girls sexually propositioned online before adulthood: latest research
What’s going on with TikTok in the US, and what will this mean for Australia?
Statement from Australia – United States Joint Council on Combating Online Child Sexual Exploitation Following Safety by Design Workshop with Industry, Global Experts
Meta’s shift to ‘community notes’ risks hurting online health info providers more than ever
Child Sexual Offences, South Burnett
New world-first standards set new rules for how tech giants must tackle worst-of-the-worst online content
Education Is Key To Keeping Children Safe Online
Social Media Minimum Age Legislation Passed
A decade-long study reveals concerning trend of young women committing online sexual offences
Launch of ReachOut Australia’s new digital parenting resources
Track, harass, repeat: love in the age of tech
Track, Harass, Repeat: Love In Age Of Tech
More grants available to prevent tech-based abuse of women
Digital Duty of Care a Necessary Step for Online Safety Act Reform
Online games should not be included in Australia’s social media ban – they are crucial for kids’ social lives
Police Charge Man With Child Sex Offences At Dalby
Minimum age for social media access to protect Australian kids
ESafety Statement On Social Media Age To Be Set At 16
A new campaign rewards young gamers on Roblox for engaging with the US election. What does it mean for global politics?
Online Child Exploitation Arrestin Brisbane
Keeping Banking Customers Safe From Financial Abuse
Government welcomes report into Australia’s online safety laws
Moderators protect us from the worst of the internet. That comes at huge personal cost
JACET Charges In Darwin 28 October
STATEMENT ON APPLE USER REPORTING SAFETY MEASURE
Mobile phone ban improves learning, concentration and socialisation
Curbing Darker Side Of Artificial Intelligence
JACET Charges In Darwin And Palmerston