Children's eSafety Commissioner
Office of the Children's eSafety Commissioner · Children's e-Safety Commissioner
1 July 2015 – 23 June 2017
Renamed eSafety Commissioner in 2017.
Independent statutory office that handled complaints about serious cyberbullying of Australian children, administered the online content complaints scheme and led online safety education.
Names over time
- Children's eSafety Commissioner2015–2017
- eSafety Commissioner2017–present
How it came into existence
Established on 1 July 2015 by the Enhancing Online Safety for Children Act 2015, with staff and support provided by ACMA, taking over ACMA's online content complaints and Cybersmart education work.
- Online content complaints scheme
- Cybersmart online safety education
Legislation: Enhancing Online Safety for Children Act 2015
How it ended
Renamed the eSafety Commissioner in June 2017 when the Enhancing Online Safety for Children Amendment Act 2017 extended its remit to all Australians.
Main functions
- Cyberbullying complaints scheme for children
- Online content complaints (prohibited content)
- Online safety education
- Certification of online safety programs
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Communications and the Arts.
Lineage
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2017)
Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.