The Morrison government is set to establish an Online Safety Youth Advisory Council to combat online trolling and hold social media giants to account. According to a media release on Wednesday, up to 20 young Australians aged 13 to 24 from diverse backgrounds will form the Council, which will advise the federal government on online safety issues that impact young people. The council will engage in various forums looking into online safety issues such as privacy, mental health, bullying and harassment, after which it will provide reports to the government, recommending action that can be taken by industry, government and regulators such as eSafety. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the council would give young Australians a voice in the development of online safety policy. “Young people know better than anyone about the good, the bad and the plain ugly that exists in the online world,” he said. “They are the first generation …
Australian Government to Establish Online Safety Youth Advisory Council
December 16, 2021
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