Reviewing Australia’s online safety laws: new issues paper

The Albanese Government and the Independent Reviewer are today opening public consultation on how we can strengthen our world-leading Online Safety Act to keep Australians safe.

Announced in November 2023, the independent Review is being conducted by Ms Delia Rickard PSM and will be a comprehensive examination of our existing laws.

The Government brought forward the commencement of the Review to 2024 from 2025 to ensure the eSafety Commissioner has the tools necessary to keep Australians safe.

— Minister for Communications (Michelle Rowland) media release

The Issues Paper is available here. The consultation is open until 21 June 2024. A report is due to be provided to the Minister by 31 October 2024.