Anne Urquhart (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Bilyk, I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that:

(i) 5 February 2019 was Safer Internet Day, an annual, worldwide event to help raise awareness about internet safety, and empower individuals and communities to have more positive online experiences,

(ii) the internet has opened an unprecedented opportunity for people to communicate and receive information anywhere and at any time,

(iii) internet users of all ages are exposed to risks and threats online, including fraud, identity theft, unauthorised access to personal information, image-based abuse, cyberbullying, stalking and exposure to unreliable information or illicit materials, and

(iv) this year's theme, 'Together for a better internet', encourages everyone to take responsibility for making the internet a positive experience by being kind and respectful to others, seeking out positive opportunities to create and connect, and reporting inappropriate or illegal content and behaviour online;

(b) encourages all Australians to promote internet safety and to help make the internet a positive experience for all users; and

(c) calls on the Australian Government, and all future Australian governments, to continue working with state and territory governments, schools, community groups, the information and communications technology industry and the wider community to make the internet safer.

Question agreed to.