This report outlines proposed amendments to the Online Safety Act 2021, specifically the introduction of a minimum age of 16 for social media use and the legislation of a Digital Duty of Care for digital platforms. The report calls for these changes to be implemented within 12 months, recommending engagement and consultation with young people...

Cybercrime is a persistent and disruptive threat, and the impact on small businesses and individuals are increasing. This report details how malicious state and non-state cyber actors are targeting Australian governments, critical infrastructure, businesses and individuals for the purposes of espionage, disruption and financial gain. The report offers recommendations for individuals, organisations and critical infrastructure...

This report finds that Australian regulatory framework has proven inadequate to the evolving challenges of digital safety, and proposes a more robust regulatory model. It introduces and provides implementation guidelines for five interlocking concepts, designed to be used as a practical guide for drafting legislation and implementing policy frameworks.

This study examines factors associated with dating app facilitated sexual violence finding that online dating platforms facilitate a high prevalence of sexual harassment, aggression and violence. It recommends dating platforms implement robust safety features and reporting mechanisms to mitigate the risks. The study also emphasises the need for broader societal approaches addressing the root causes...

This policy briefing reflects a roundtable expert discussion that explored the outcomes of digital co-regulation on Australian children and young people. It argues self-regulation and co-regulation are inadequate in digital spaces and recommends direct government regulation as the primary approach to large digital platforms.