Earlier social media use linked to higher anxiety and depression in Australian adolescents
Research suggests parents, schools and the age children first use social media may play a key role in shaping adolescent mental health. The age at
Australian children increasingly turn to AI for advice and emotional support
eSafety research shows AI is becoming a normal part of growing up, with almost four in five Australian children aged 10 to 17 using AI
Digital parenting begins early as families navigate new online safety challenges
eSafety research shows parents and carers are helping children develop safe digital habits before they get their first smartphone or social media account. Parents and
Victorian Government to crack down on big tech with new social media laws
Labor will introduce new laws to hold AI and technology companies accountable while strengthening protections for children online. The new laws will help families take
eSafety warns Big Tech is failing to stop rise in online sexual extortion
Australia’s online safety regulator has accused major technology companies of failing to do enough to prevent online sexual extortion, warning that significant gaps remain despite
National Media Literacy Strategy to help Australians navigate AI-driven misinformation risks
The Albanese government has launched the National Media Literacy Strategy to help Australians navigate a rapidly changing digital media environment and improve resilience against misinformation
Researchers warn institutional trust in education apps may be misplaced
A UNSW-led audit of nearly 200 school-endorsed apps found most begin harvesting children’s data within seconds. The findings expose gaps in oversight across schools, developers
Updated regulations target dopamine-driven social media features used by young Australians
The Albanese Government is targeting harmful and addictive social media features aimed at reducing how often young Australians are kept engaged online. Updated rules further
Study highlights gap between cyber awareness and real-world online behaviour in Australia
A new study shows 76% of Australians feel confident identifying cyber threats, but risky behaviours such as password reuse and sharing credentials remain common. KnowBe4
Online safety framework expands to cover AI-powered chatbots and companions
Australia’s online safety framework hits a key milestone with the full rollout of the Age-Restricted Material Codes, bringing common-sense protections for children online. The codes
Grok under scrutiny: Monash expert on image misuse and whether Australia should act
The AI image-editing tool Grok is facing growing scrutiny globally, with governments including Indonesia, Malaysia and the UK moving to restrict or ban aspects of
Australia’s minimum age law shuts down 4.7 million under-16 social media accounts
The Albanese Government’s social media minimum age law is proving effective, with millions of under-16 accounts already deactivated, removed or restricted. Preliminary analysis from eSafety