Cyber safety
Alternative labels
Online risk
Online safety
Report
Cybercrime in Australia 2024
This report describes cybercrime victimisation, help-seeking and harms among Australian computer users. The report found that rates of victimisation remain high, formal help-seeking remains low, and a large proportion of victims are negatively impacted by cybercrime. Certain sections of the community were found to be more likely than others to fall victim to cybercrime.
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Five necessary elements for effective digital platform regulation: updated July 2025
This policy paper outlines the big picture changes necessary to transform Australia’s digital regulation into systemic focussed legislation. In this update, the likely challenges for a comprehensive online safety package in Australia are further probed. The paper includes analysis on potential barriers to systems-driven online safety reforms, consideration of the Online Safety Act Review Report...
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Digital use and risk: online platform engagement among children aged 10 to 15
Online platforms are a central part of life for children in Australia. As children increasingly navigate digital spaces, it is essential to understand not only how they use these platforms but also the risks they may encounter. This short report details top-line findings on the use of online platforms and experiences of harms among 10–15-year-olds.
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It’s more than fun and games: the online gaming experiences of young people with disability
This report explores the online gaming experiences in Australia of children and young people with disability aged 8 to 17. It finds that many of the benefits associated with gaming are more pronounced for young gamers with disability than for their peers. However, the risks of online gaming are also more prevalent.
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Basic online safety expectations
This report summarises the responses from a selection of online service providers on the measures taken to protect Australians from the risk that terrorist and violent extremist (TVE) material and activity posed to their safety and security. While tools are being used to detect TVE, they are not always applied consistently or comprehensively.