This policy briefing reflects discussions held at a roundtable of 21 experts from academia and civil society in March 2024, where participants explored the opportunities and challenges of introducing a duty of care into Australia’s Online Safety Act. This briefing paper presents an overview of the discussion.

This paper reflects discussions from a roundtable of experts prompted by proposals to grow and expand Australia’s online safety standards. It makes recommendations for enhanced reforms to strengthen transparency and ensure effective compliance.

This submission to the Government’s consultation on the Basic Online Safety Expectations in the Online Safety Act highlights suggested enhancements to systems and processes, accountability and transparency, protecting children's best interests, and taking a systemic approach to protecting against hate speech.

This short submission addresses a specific proposal in the Industry Standards for Class 1A & 1B Material for Designated Internet Services and Relevant Electronic Services. It highlights concerns that the minimum age of default privacy settings violates children’s rights and these decisions do not appear to be made in children’s best interests.

This working paper considers the benefits, risks and harms of large language models and how the technology intersects with the regulatory remit of each member.