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
Regulators counter online harm through new global network
Regulators from Australia, Fiji, Ireland and the United Kingdom are joining forces to encourage and coordinate global efforts to make the online world a safer
Online safety grants program brings more innovative projects
The federal government’s $9 million Online Safety Grants Program has led to the development of projects such as a cyberbullying support bot and 3D cyber ninjas
Liberal Party targets big tech companies for better online safety
The Liberal Party of Australia has promised that, if the Coalition is returned to government, big tech companies will have to enhance their devices with
AFP’s child exploitation counter unit claims encryption hinders online safety
Representatives from the AFP’s child exploitation counter unit have claimed during a parliamentary inquiry that anonymising technology used by social media platforms helps perpetrators.
Leading tech companies grilled on online safety
Leading tech companies have been grilled by a parliamentary committee on their policies and guidelines that are aimed to keep users safe online. With the
Australia’s first Online Safety Youth Advisory Council established
In order to make the online world safer and hold the social media giants to account, the Australian Government will be establishing Australia’s first Online Safety Youth Advisory