Child Safety

Child Safety in the Age of Deepfakes

Last month saw a guilty plea in Australia’s first criminal prosecution for creating sexually explicit “deepfake” images without consent. The case comes after the government announced its intention last September to legislate against so-called “nudify” apps victimising both adults and children, and the eSafety Commission has been eager to publicise its actions against such apps …

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Child safety reforms welcomed, but more needed to support educators

Federal and state education ministers have announced a suite of reforms aimed at strengthening child safety in early childhood education. The reforms include a national register of staff, a ban on personal mobile phones, and mandatory training to detect and report grooming and abuse. The Independent Education Union of Australia in New South Wales and …

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