Australia may turn eSafety into a committee to handle Duty of Care enforcement

Australia is considering expanding the eSafety Commissioner role into a committee of up to nine members to handle rising online abuse complaints and the workload of the Digital Duty of Care bill. Communications Minister Anika Wells also floated a private right of action against a future online safety commissioner. The bill has been referred to a Senate inquiry reporting by November 20.

• A 2024 review recommended a committee of up to 9 members over a single commissioner
• The Digital Duty of Care bill has been referred to a Senate inquiry
• The Senate committee is due to report by November 20
• Wells floated letting private individuals sue the online safety commissioner