Online Safety Amendment (Breaking Online Notoriety) 2023

# Online Safety Amendment (Breaking Online Notoriety) 2023 ## What it does This bill expands Australia's online safety laws to create a new complaints system for "criminal activity material" — content that depicts or promotes illegal acts. The eSafety Commissioner and internet companies would be able to issue removal notices to take down such material from social media, websites, and hosting services. ## Why it matters If passed, this gives regulators a faster way to tackle videos or images of crimes being shared online — like assault footage or drug dealing — without waiting for police action. It could stop illegal content spreading before it causes more harm. ## Key details - **Who gets notices**: Social media platforms, website hosts, and the people posting the material can all be ordered to remove it - **What counts**: The bill defines "criminal activity material" but the excerpt cuts off — the full definition will specify what types of illegal activity trigger this system - **When it starts**: The law takes effect once Parliament approves funding for the eSafety Commissioner to run it (no fixed date yet) **Status**: Still in early debate in Parliament, so these details could change.