Online Risks- reporting and guidance

You should report information on issues that may relate to foreign interference to the National Security Hotline.

If members of the public feel threatened or unsafe in any way, call 000 for immediate threats or the local police on 13 14 44.

National Security Hotline 1800 123 400

Online form​: National Security Hotline Online Report

The Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation (the code of practice) covers misinformation and disinformation that could harm Australia's:

• ​community
  
• democracy
• security
  
• health
• public safety.
  

It is an industry-led initative to act on disinformation, harmful information and promote transparency.​

Australians can make complaints about potential breaches of the code. An independent committee reviews these complaints. To Report on potential breaches of the code visit Complaints | Digi.

To enquire about the Australian Communication and Media Authority’s role in overseeing the code of practice, email misinformation@acma.gov.au or call 1300 850 115.

You should report concerns about possible signs of terrorism to the National Security Hotline. This includes terrorist or violent extermist content online.

If members of the public feel threatened or unsafe in any way, they should contact the police – using 000 for immediate threats or the local police on 13 14 44.

National Security Hotline 1800 123 400

Online form​: National Security Hotline Online Report​

This includes:

• identity theft
  
• online fraud
  
• cyber-enabled abuse
  
• ransomware
  
• malware.
  

Report online at ReportCyber

Australian Cyber Security Hotline1300 Cyber1 (1300 292 371)

Report online harms to the eSafety Commissioner, who can investigate and help get harmful content taken down quickly.

This includes:

• cyberbullying of children
• serious adult cyber abuse
• image-based abuse (sharing, or threats to share intimate images without the consent of the person shown)
• illegal and harmful content (such as child sexual abuse material or terrorist and violent criminal material).

eSafety provides advice and support to people dealing with online harms. It also shares online safety tips and resources to help all Australians have more positive experiences online.

Report to the eSafety Commissioner

Online sexual exploitation most commonly includes:

• grooming
• live streaming
• consuming child sexual abuse material
• coercing and blackmailing children for sexual purposes.​

If a child is in immediate danger or at risk, call 000 or contact the local police on 13 14 44.

Report to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation

For guidance, contact the Electoral Integrity Assurance Taskforce.

Report allegations of electoral fraud, specifically a breach of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 or related legislation.

Electoral Integrity Assurance Taskforce

Contact the Australian Electoral Commission

Or call 13 23 26

Reporting fraud against the Commonwealth Government. This includes if you:

• ​are the victim of fraud
• witness fraud
• suspect fraud.​
  

Report to the relevant Australian Government Entity

To make a complaint about an organisation or agency who has mishandled your personal information (a data breach).

This involves unauthorised access to, or disclosure or loss of personal information held by an organisation or agency that is likely to result in serious harm).​

Report an eligible data breach or make a privacy complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

For general enquiries, use the online Enquiry form or other contact options

To report online scams, including phishing activities.

Report to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Scamwatch

To report illegal online gambling services.

Report via the Australian Communications and Media Authority website

The ThinkUKnow program gives parents, carers, teachers and students information on how to stay safe online.

If a child is in immediate danger or at risk, call 000 or contact the local police on 13 14 44.

Complain or report via the Australian Communications and Media Authority website