Digital Platform Regulators Forum names priorities for the next year Communications & Technology The heads of the four Digital Platforms Regulators Forum members got together earlier this week to agree on the priorities for 2022/23. The Australian Competition
Australia founding member of global alliance to fight online abuse March 21, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal A new global alliance called the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse has been launched to help fight online harassment. Australia
eSafety Commissioner’s new powers come into force next year November 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Australia’s new Online Safety Act, which aims to better protect victims of image-based abuse, will come into effect from the end of January 2022. Under
PM on violence against women: ‘What comes next is in all our hands’ September 6, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has described family violence — which predominantly affects women and children — as ‘everybody’s business’ and said that the nation
eSafety Commissioner begins consultation on plan to protect kids from pornography August 16, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Australian eSafety Commissioner has this week commenced a consultation process on a system that would protect children from online pornography by confirming their age.
Australia forms online safety partnership with Fiji February 17, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The Australian and Fijian government agencies dedicated to online safety have teamed up to build online safety capabilities in the Pacific region. The partnership between
eSafety resources helping older Australians stay connected this Christmas December 14, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The commonwealth’s online safety agency is encouraging Australians to help their older loved ones stay connected during the festive season with a range of new
Premium Insights and analysis How COVID-19 has changed the way Australians use the internet July 14, 2020 By Victoria Draudins Communications & Technology Victoria Draudins outlines the Australian eSafety Commissioner’s June 2020 report detailing people’s online experiences during the pandemic. While COVID-19 has turned people’s day-to-day lives upside
eSafety launches myGov course for seniors June 23, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The federal government and the eSafety Commissioner have launched a new course to help older Australians access key government services and information online. As part
eSafety Commissioner wins global award for government innovation May 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The federal government’s online safety hub has been recognised as a world-leading website for its innovation and creativity. The eSafety Commissioner this week received a
