Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy
Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
DEPUTY LEADER OF THE GOVERNMENT IN THE SENATE
Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy
Consultative Working Group to improve Cyber-Safety
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today announced the members of the Cyber-Safety Consultative Working Group as part of the Government's $125.8 million program to improve online safety for children.
“The Group will consider those aspects of cyber-safety that Australian children face, such as cyber-bullying, identity theft and exposure to illegal and inappropriate content,” Senator Conroy said.
“It will also provide advice to the Government on priorities and measures required by government and industry to ensure world's best practice safeguards for Australian children engaging in the digital economy.”
“The Consultative Working Group is a key component of the Australian Government's $125.8 million Cyber-Safety plan.”
The Group will have representation from community groups, internet service providers, industry associations, business and government. The first meeting of the Group is scheduled for late May 2008.
“Government policy needs to be responsive to the evolving online world and the widespread use of new technologies in the digital economy. The Group will assist Government to prioritise its responses,” Senator Conroy said.
“I thank the members of the Group for their commitment to assist with the vital work of protecting Australian children in the online environment.”
A Joint Parliamentary Standing Committee will also be established to investigate and report on cyber-safety issues.
“The Australian Government is committed to working closely with industry to address any concerns about implementing the cyber-safety plan. These concerns will be carefully considered and will inform implementation of the Australian Government's comprehensive cyber-safety policy,” Senator Conroy said.
A list of members of the Group is below. For more information about the cyber-safety plan and the Group visit www.dbcde.gov.au
15 May 2008
Contact: Tim Marshall 0408 258 457
Consultative Working Group on cyber-safety
Membership, 2008
| Member | Title and organisation | Role |
|
Mr Abul Rizvi |
Deputy Secretary Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy |
Chair |
|
Dr Judith Slocombe |
Chief Executive Officer Alannah and Madeleine Foundation |
Member |
|
Ms Hetty Johnston |
Executive Director Bravehearts Inc |
Member |
|
Ms Bernadette McMenamin AO |
Chief Executive Officer Child Wise |
Member |
|
Mrs Sue Hutley |
Executive Director Australian Library and Information Association |
Member |
|
Mr Chris Althaus |
Chief Executive Officer Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association |
Member |
|
Mr Peter Coroneos
|
Chief Executive Officer Internet Industry Association |
Member |
|
Mr Darren Kane |
General Manager Law Enforcement and Legal Support Group Telstra Corporate Limited |
Member |
|
Mr Anthony Pillion |
Manager Webshield |
Member |
|
Ms Jennifer Mardosz |
Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs Fox Interactive Media |
Member |
|
Ms Carolyn Dalton |
Senior Policy Counsel Google Australia |
Member |
|
Ms Julie Inman-Grant |
Asia-Pacific Regional Director of Safety and Security Microsoft Pty. Limited |
Member |
|
Dr Karl Alderson |
Assistant Secretary Attorney-General's Department |
Member |
|
Ms Nerida O'Loughlin |
General Manager—Industry Outputs Division Australian Communications and Media Authority |
Member |
|
Mr Andrew Colvin |
National Manager High Tech Crime Operations Australian Federal Police |
Member |
|
Ms Helen McDevitt |
Branch Manager Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations |
Member |
|
Ms Fiona Smart |
Branch Manager Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs |
Member |