Prior to the implementation of Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age Act 2024, this report documents young people’s views. Social media is described as integral to their wellbeing, education and relationships, despite recognised risks. Respondents express doubts about the under‑16 restriction, cite inadequate consultation and identify limited assistance for the transition beyond December 10, 2025.

The report presents research undertaken in the lead-up to the implementation of the Australian Government’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024. The paper centres the voices of multicultural and newly arrived young people to examine how the proposed under-16 social media restriction intersects with settlement, belonging, education, wellbeing and access to information.

A report from an inquiry into the implementation of regulations aimed at protecting children and young people online, with particular reference to the Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code and the under 16 social media ban. It provides four recommendations, including a delay on the implementation.

The report explores how Australians are experiencing misinformation on digital platforms in 2025. It includes the types of misinformation Australians have encountered, where it was found and if it was reported to the platform. In 2025, Australian adults encountered a diverse range of misinformation topics. The most prevalent topics related to groups in society.

While cybersecurity self-help advice is readily available to consumers, most advice is ill-suited to intimate relationship contexts where sharing is common. This study creates a new evidence base to understand everyday consumer smartphone sharing in intimate relationships to improve cybersecurity and technology design for all Australians.