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Complaints about illegal and offensive content on the internet

complain about prohibited content

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigates complaints about prohibited internet content and internet gambling services.

ACMA also enforces Australia's anti-spam laws and accepts complaints about unsolicited email messages.

You can find more information, and details on to make a complaint here .

 

Reporting online child sex exploitation

If you are concerned about online behaviour that involves sexual exploitation of a child you can report it to the Australian Federal Police Online Child Sex Exploitation Team - OCSET.

OCSET works with State and Territory police and international law enforcement agencies to investigate online child sex exploitation which occurs using telecommunications services, such as internet or mobile phones.

Offences include accessing, sending or uploading child pornography or child abuse material and online engagement (grooming or procuring) of children under 16 years of age for sexual purposes. Investigations may also focus on Internet sites, both within or outside of Australia, that host child pornography and child abuse material.

Report suspicious or inappropriate online behaviour.

 

If you know about a child who is in immediate danger or risk

call 000 or contact your local police.

 

For advice and help about things that are worrying you

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. You can talk to counsellors about issues ranging from relationship breakdown and bullying to sexual abuse, homelessness, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol usage.

Find out more about Kids Helpline.