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Women
Research

Women in the Spotlight: 1 in 3 women abused online in a work context

One in three women experience online abuse in their working lives and it can have devastating consequences for their careers.
Industry

EU looks to Australia to hold Big Tech to account & protect children online

Members of the European Parliament will have talks with Australia’s eSafety Commissioner and the Australian Government about online safety.
Education

Opening statement: Additional Budget Estimates - February 2022

eSafety Commissioner's opening statement to Additional Budget Estimates
Young people

Young people encouraged to have a say in creating a safer online world

eSafety is establishing an Online Safety Youth Advisory Council for young people aged 13 to 24 years old.
Research
Kids

Safer Internet Day: Parental awareness of children’s online risk is low

New research released today shows most parents are not aware of how often their teenagers are encountering harmful content online.
Industry

Opening statement: Select Committee on Social Media and Online Safety

The eSafety Commissioner's Opening Statement to the Select Committee on Social Media and Online Safety Inquiry.
Reporting

New online safety laws come into force

World-first online safety laws have come into force, providing additional protections for Australians in the fight against online harms.
Research
Young people

Young people’s vision for their online future

The research will guide us in shaping our engagement with young people, and inform online safety resources and programs for young people.
Reporting

Strong new powers to tackle harmful illegal online content

The eSafety Commissioner will soon have strengthened powers to tackle child sexual exploitation and abhorrent violent conduct material online.
Industry

Safety net to protect Australian adults from serious online abuse from 2022

eSafety has released regulatory guidance to give an overview of actions eSafety can take to address serious online abuse reported to us.
Young people

New advisory council to give young Australians a voice in online safety

The formation of an Online Safety Youth Advisory Council to inform policy and programs for keeping young Australians safe online has been announced.
Image-based abuse

Australia and the Republic of Korea jointly denounce image-based abuse

Australia and South Korea have come together to raise awareness of the harmful effects of the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
Seniors

Making the most of digital photos: older Australians expand tech talents

eSafety has launched a new course for older Australians that gives handy tips on digital photos such as editing, storing and making gifts.
Parents
Kids

Don’t play games with your child’s safety this holiday season

Check eSafety's Gift Guide before placing the latest gaming product under the tree this holiday season.
Image-based abuse
Women

Platforms and individuals face tougher rules over image-based abuse

Perpetrators who post an intimate image without consent could face $111,000 penalties under new powers given to the eSafety Commissioner.
Seniors

Older Australians make strides for a safer online future with new course

eSafety has launched a new course to help older Australians be even safer online, as part of the Be Connected program.
Cyberbullying
Education

Australian sporting organisations and eSafety to tackle online abuse

The eSafety Commissioner and Australia’s major sporting organisations have joined forces to address online abuse targeted at athletes.
Cyberbullying
Kids

Australian young people learning to push back against online bullies

Australian children and young people are learning how to counter negative online experiences and are prepared to stand up to cyberbullies.
Cyberbullying

Australia leads the world in helping kids stand up to online bullies

The cyberbullying scheme is set to also provide protection to children being bullied in online games and on private messaging platforms.
Reporting

Supplementary Budget Estimates - October 2021

eSafety Commissioner's opening statement to Senate Estimates
Education

Grants support young people to navigate the online world

Fifteen non-government organisations across Australia will share in $4.5 million to create online safety resources
Parents
Education

Parents taught about online impact on teen mental health

Parents and carers will be taught how to help teenagers manage their mental health when they are online in a new webinar launched by eSafety
Education
Cyberbullying

Schools prioritise quality online safety education during the pandemic

Almost a third of Australian schools are using online safety education providers endorsed by eSafety as reports of cyberbullying to surge.
Parents
Education

The Beacon app shines a light on online safety tips  

The app can be set up to include timely push notifications
Seniors
Education

1,000,000 older Australians can’t be wrong: busting myths by boosting online skills

The Australian Government’s Be Connected program for older Australians has reached 1 million learners.
Industry

Development of new industry codes to better protect Australians online

The new codes will address issues like the proactive detection and removal of illegal content like child sexual abuse material.
Domestic violence
Women

Lifeline or weapon? How technology is used to control and silence women

Technology is routinely being weaponised against women to demean, control and ultimately silence them.
Domestic violence
Research

New research reveals risks of technology-facilitated abuse for women with intellectual and cognitive disability

eSafety has developed a range of resources to help women and frontline workers combat and prevent technology facilitated abuse.
Seniors

Who said online games are for the younger generation?

Be Connected launches Jewel Match game for older Australians
Industry

Consultations begin on age verification roadmap

Consultation begins on a potential age verification system that would better protect children from online pornography.
Women
Diverse groups

Hearing your stories – helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women combat tech-facilitated abuse

A new research report from eSafety highlights the complex experiences of technology-facilitated abuse among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from regional and remote areas.
Industry

Online Safety Act 2021 receives Royal Assent

eSafety welcomes the passage of the new Online Safety Act through Parliament which today has received Royal Assent.
Education
Young people

Landmark framework sets foundation for effective online safety education in Australian schools

eSafety launches the first-ever national online safety education framework
Industry

New Online Safety Act

The eSafety Commissioner has welcomed the passage of the new Online Safety Act through the Senate and House of Representatives.
Industry

New tools for tech companies to prioritise safety

eSafety has released free interactive assessment tools for tech companies. The tools step participants through five interactive modules.
Young people

Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant announced as judge for 2021 Legacy Awards in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant is to be a part of an international and diverse judging panel for the 2021 Legacy Award.

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