This paper argues that the debate over whether social media's impact on mental health is correlational or causal should not delay actions to protect young people's wellbeing. Addressing the impact of social media on young people’s mental health requires a proactive, multifaceted approach. Alongside multifaceted action, the paper provides recommendations for a research agenda.

In 2024, the Office of the eSafety Commissioner gave their first periodic notices on child sexual exploitation and abuse material and activity (CSEA) to eight online service providers: Apple, Discord, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Skype, Snap and WhatsApp. This report contains a summary of each of the providers' responses and shines a light on online industry...

One year on from the United Kingdom Southport riots – fuelled by social media – this briefing includes policy recommendations for information critical incidents in both election and non-election contexts. It outlines key findings and sets out recommendations for government, the communications regulator and social media platforms, aimed at strengthening the performance of content moderation...

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...

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.