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96% of Australians support digital duty of care to combat child sexual abuse online

Adrianne Saplagio

May 9, 2025

The internet is central to how children in Australia learn, play and connect—but the digital risks are growing. As online…

Facial recognition and communications tech aid in rescuing exploited children globally

Adrianne Saplagio

May 2, 2025

A new centre led by Destiny Rescue is using advanced facial recognition to help identify and rescue children from online…

ACCAN urges telcos to boost privacy and safety for victims of domestic violence

Commsadmin

April 17, 2025

ACCAN has welcomed the proposed Telecommunications (Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Consumer Protections) Industry Standard 2025. In its latest submission…

Government targets online child abuse with enhanced law enforcement collaboration

Adrianne Saplagio

April 10, 2025

The Albanese Government is boosting efforts to combat child sexual exploitation and serious online harms. This includes strengthening collaboration between…

Stronger telco safeguards proposed for victim-survivors of abuse

Adrianne Saplagio

February 28, 2025

Telco consumers facing domestic, family, or sexual violence will receive better support under new industry rules set by the Australian…

Understanding online risks for children: Why early conversations matter

Adrianne Saplagio

February 4, 2025

eSafety is urging families to prioritise online safety discussions, as new research reveals that over 1 in 4 girls (26.3%)…

Dating industry faces pressure to tackle online abuse

Adrianne Saplagio

November 21, 2024

New research emphasises the importance of dating apps safeguarding Australians from sexual predators, calling for enhanced measures to ensure user…