Communications & mediaGovernment company
NetAlert Limited
NetAlert
December 1999 – 2006
Commonwealth-funded not-for-profit company that gave the community advice and education on internet safety and on managing children's access to online content.
How it came into existence
Established by the Commonwealth in December 1999 as an independent not-for-profit company, alongside the online content co-regulatory scheme of the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Online Services) Act 1999.
How it ended
Wound up in 2006, its internet safety education role passing to the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
- Internet safety education
Main functions
- Community education on internet safety
- Advice on managing children's access to online content
- Information on internet filtering products
- Research into online safety technologies
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts.
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Sources
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