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Violent online material surges across mainstream and private channels

Adrianne Saplagio

October 27, 2025

eSafety has issued an urgent advisory warning about violent online content reaching children, offering guidance for parents and carers to…

Platforms urged to check compliance with new under-16 social media laws

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

eSafety has released consultation summaries and a self-assessment tool to help online services determine if they qualify as age-restricted platforms…

Government moves to protect kids online with expanded social media restrictions

Adrianne Saplagio

August 9, 2025

The Albanese Government is adding YouTube to its world-first under-16 social media laws, aiming to better protect Aussie kids and…

Protecting Aussie kids online: eSafety Commissioner questions tech giants on age assurance

Adrianne Saplagio

September 5, 2024

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has requested that leading social media and messaging platforms reveal how many Australian children are using their…