eSafety Commissioner

In many cases, technology is a force for good. In others, it’s wielded like a weapon to track, coerce and isolate.? ? This is especially the case in situations of domestic and family violence.? ? With an average of 34 internet-connected devices in Australian homes, many women and their children are being monitored and manipulated in ways that are hard to detect, leaving them with little tangible evidence when they seek help.? ? ?? At the recent #AllAboutWomen event at Sydney Opera House, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman - Grant joined Zahra Al Hilaly, Rosie Batty, Kyllie Cripps and Jess Hill, emceed by Jamila Rizvi, to discuss the devastating intersection of technology and domestic and family violence.? ? This isn’t just about online safety. It’s about preventing violence and saving lives. Watch the Commissioner’s powerful insights ???

‘An important message’—eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman - Grant tackles Australia's progress in combating online harm in ABC’s RN Breakfast Program. She urges tech companies to utilize their existing capabilities to detect and prevent livestreamed child sexual abuse material (CSAM). For too long, tech companies have distributed products (i.e. phones), services, platforms, and apps that have little to no safety by design features to prevent or disrupt the production and distribution of CSAM. This federal election, IJM calls on all Australian parliamentarians to commit to introducing a digital duty of care. Full interview here: https://lnkd.in/geEwbfv8

?? We need insights on growing up in the digital age!? ? eSafety is running online workshops to better understand how we can reach, inform and support young Australians online, and we’d love your support in sharing this with your network of young people and families.? ?? Who can apply?? ?? Young people aged 12-24? ?? Parents of 12–24-year-olds? ? What's involved?? ?? Join 3 online workshops over one month (8 hours total)? ?? Sessions on weekdays, 4PM AEST? ?? Have your say on how we can improve online safety for young Aussies? ?? Get paid for your time? ? Help make a real impact! Applications close Wednesday 19 March.? ?? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/g968meaS

???Exciting news! eSafety is hosting?a brand-new?online information session for the tertiary sector! This session will help you better support students and staff by: ????Showcasing eSafety's functions, support and resources ???Introducing you to the updated Online Safety Tertiary Toolkit ???Hearing directly from eSafety's investigations team about sexual extortion ???Equipping you with strategies to navigate online safety issues? ? When?????Thursday 27 March, 11am-12pm AEDT ? We encourage staff from all areas of the tertiary sector to attend, multiple registrations from the same organisation are welcome! ? Register now and spread the word to your colleagues: https://lnkd.in/gC8APt8x ? We look forward to seeing you there!

This #InternationalWomensDay 2025, we stand united with ANROWS, eSafety Commissioner, Our Watch and 1800RESPECT Australia under the theme #MarchForward.? ? ?As key organisations in the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2023 - 2032, we are steadfast in our commitment to creating a future free of gender-based violence for women and girls.? Together, we are driving meaningful change towards a world where safety and dignity are a reality for all. #IWD25 #MarchTogether?

This International Women’s Day 2025, we stand united with DV-alert, 1800RESPECT Australia, eSafety Commissioner and ANROWS under the theme “March Forward.” As key organisations in the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2023 - 2032, we are steadfast in our commitment to creating a future free of gender-based violence for women and girls. We are joined in this commitment by countless other organisations working across prevention, intervention, response and healing to create vital change Together, we are driving meaningful change towards a world where safety and dignity are a reality for all. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #MarchForward [Alt: White text on a navy background: Working towards a future free from violence. A green illustration of two hands holding to form the shape of a heart.]

This #InternationalWomensDay let’s talk about tech-based abuse and online safety.?? ? Women and girls experience tech-based abuse at disproportionately high rates, often through cyberstalking, image-based abuse, coercive control and other forms of digital harm. This abuse is a barrier to true equality and can have lasting psychological, professional and personal consequences.? ? Knowing the warning signs, turning on privacy and security settings, and supporting those affected can make a big difference ??????? ? ?? Swipe through to discover four simple, effective steps you can take to stay safer online.? ? This #IWD2025, let’s commit to safer more equal online world for women and girls. We must act. Platforms, policy makers and tech companies must prioritise safety, accountability and protection for those most affected.? ? By working together, we can create safer digital spaces for women, girls and all individuals at risk of tech-based abuse. For more information and support visit: https://lnkd.in/g3_A6XAM