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Cyberbullying Complaints Handling

What does the Children's eSafety Commissioner's office do?

The Commissioner is an independent statutory office created within the Australian Communications and Media Authority by the Enhancing Online Safety for Children Act 2015 (the Act). The Commissioner has a wide range of functions and powers to enhance online safety for Australian children.
 

A key objective of the Commissioner's office is to reduce Australian children's exposure to cyberbullying. In fulfilling this the Commissioner will take a preventative approach to encourage and empower children and their carers to take positive measures to address cyberbullying behaviours as they first arise.
 

The Commissioner recognises the importance of Australian children having the knowledge and skills to engage appropriately and safely with others online. This is an important life skill for participating in the digital environment and applies equally to children who find themselves victims of cyberbullying and children who engage in cyberbullying behaviours.
 

The Office of the Commissioner administers a complaints system for cyberbullying material targeted at an Australian child and ensures cyberbullying material is removed as quickly as possible.
 

Other functions include promoting and co-ordinating activities relating to online safety for children in Australia and administering the online content scheme under Schedules 5 and 7 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.

 

Cyberbullying Information (pdf 96 KB)