ICMEC Australia

ICMEC Australia serves as a crucial advocate and resource in the fight against online child sexual exploitation. We are boldly confronting this issue when most would rather avoid it. Alongside our coalition of partners, we strive to proactively halt and prevent its occurrence. Subscribe to our ICMEC Australia newsletter to stay informed about our initiatives, successes, and ongoing efforts in combatting online child sexual exploitation. This month, we shine a spotlight on Dannielle Kelly, who leads our advocacy and training as Head of Capacity & Prevention. Stay updated with all our latest news and insights! Subscribe here https://lnkd.in/d6EfZJDb #SubscribeNow #StayInformed #ICMECAustralia #newsletter #AdvocacyandTraining

Registrations are closing COB Wednesday 23 October for the: ICMEC Australia Symposium 2024: Vigilant Disruption of Child Sexual Exploitation, to be held on October 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Sydney. With more than 1 in 4 Australians having experienced sexual abuse as a child (ACMS 2023), this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.   Please register if you are a senior leader from one of the following sectors:   Financial Services (financial crime, ESG, risk management, and customer vulnerability), Cryptocurrency, Travel, Telecommunications, ISPs, Law enforcement, Regulation, Academia and Government. The Symposium is honoured to have key leaders share insights on this crucial topic. Speakers will join us from the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE), eSafety Commissioner, KPMG, Communications Alliance, Westpac, Swyftx, Meta and many more.   Click here to see the program and register: https://lnkd.in/g9ni5wtz

ICMEC Australia delivered training to Cambodian Prosecutors and Judges in early October in Phnom Penh, Cambodia as part of an Australian Attorney General’s Department and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade MAP-TNC funded workshop.   In partnership with the Cambodian Ministry of Justice, the “Crimes Against Children Workshop” aimed to raise awareness of the current crimes against children landscape and provide modern approaches, best practices, and protocols for effective prosecutorial success. The workshop was officially opened by the Cambodian Secretary of State, His Excellency Keng Somarith, alongside the Deputy Ambassador to Australia, Bridget Collier, and other honourable members of the Cambodian Ministry of Justice.   ICMEC Australia’s Head of Data, Warren Bulmer, an international instructor in computer and internet-facilitated crime, led the fifty participants on a range of topics intended to develop the capacity of participants to investigate and prosecute online child sexual exploitation crimes.   Topics covered included technical considerations and terms, the global child sexual exploitation landscape, an overview of investigative methods and financial investigations of child sexual abuse cases.   The workshop also featured presentations from the Homeland Security Investigations and local Cambodian child protection NGOs, The A21 Campaign Cambodia and APLE Cambodia.   In Phnom Penh, ICMEC Australia staff valued hearing first-hand the experiences of prosecutors and judges from across Cambodia.   We look forward to maintaining these networks and identifying opportunities for further collaboration and uplift across the Asia-Pacific region.

In an era where AI is revolutionising the fight against online child sexual exploitation, how do we navigate the delicate balance between safety and privacy? At the SaferAI for Children Summit, we'll hear a compelling panel discussion between leading experts who will delve into this important question. As technology quickly becomes a cornerstone in identifying and preventing the exploitation and abuse of children, concerns arise about the implications of AI-driven solutions for individual privacy and use of data. This panel, 'Data-Driven Child Protection: Balancing Safety and Privacy,' features: 🎤 Colm Gannon - Chair, ICMEC Australia (Moderator) 🎤 Adèle D. - Victim Identification Analyst, Argos, Queensland Police Service 🎤 Jeannie Marie Paterson - Co-Director, Centre for AI and Digital Ethics, University of Melbourne 🎤 Campbell Wilson - Co-Director, AiLECS Lab, Monash University Together, these panellists will explore the complexities of utilising AI to address the urgent need to protect children and how this intersects with privacy concerns. As we push for innovation in protecting children, this conversation is critical. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this vital dialogue. 📅 Tickets are almost gone! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNvmN7MN #SaferAIforChildren #ChildProtection #OnlineSafety #AI 

When Chris Minns & Peter Malinauskas convene the #SocialMediaSummitNSWSA tomorrow and Friday, they should use existing laws to get tough on tech. My piece in The Daily Telegraph today advocates for targeted prevention strategies focused on the 7 in 100 Aussie men estimated to have sexually offended against kids online - backed up by use of existing criminal law to pull social media platforms into line. Both federal and NSW laws already on the books provide a basis for criminal law responses. But neither the federal government nor the NSW Police have ever used these tools. In France, in contrast, Telegram Messenger founder Pavel Durov was recently arrested for his app’s facilitation of child sexual abuse. It’s time for Aussie governments and business to use the tools at their disposal to mount a robust and efficient strategy to change online behaviours and prevent abuse before it occurs - and not just place the burden on parents to respond. Joe McGirr Jenny Leong MP Grace Tame Anna Bowden Rosie Campo Michael Salter Jess Hill Micaela Cronin Anne Hollonds Julie Inman - Grant Michelle Rowland MP Mark Dreyfus ICMEC Australia David Braga Steve Baird

Exciting news! 🎉 We’ve just launched our brand-new website, and we would love for you to explore it here: https://lnkd.in/gTK9dTvQ. But that’s not all—ICMEC Australia is now on Instagram! 📲 Follow us @icmec_australia for the latest updates, stories, and insights. ICMEC Australia serves as a crucial resource in the fight against online child sexual exploitation (CSE). We are boldly confronting this issue when most would rather avoid it. Alongside our coalition of partners, we strive to proactively halt and prevent its occurrence. 💬 Join the conversation and be part of the change. #ICMECAustralia #FollowUs #PartneringToProtectChildren

📢 Closing Panel Announcement! The closing panel at the SaferAI for Children Summit is all about bridging gaps and collaborating for impact in the age of AI, and we are pleased to have four thought leaders share their expertise with us! We'll hear from: Jon Rouse APM - Non-Executive Director, ICMEC Australia (Moderator) Grace Tame - Advocate & Founder, Grace Tame Foundation Dr Catriona Wallace - Founder, Responsible Metaverse Alliance Toby Dagg - General Manger, Regulatory Operations, eSafety Commissioner This discussion will see these changemakers bring their unique experiences together to explore how technology, policy, and advocacy can unite to strengthen child protection in an AI-driven world. Don't miss this impactful discussion to close out the day! ICMEC Australia knows just how topical this issue is, so we have made the SaferAI for Children Summit free for all those professionals working in AI or child protection to attend. We're almost at capacity! To make sure you don't miss out, register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/gNvmN7MN #SaferAIforChildren #ChildProtection #AIforGood #CollaborationForImpact

Recently, we have noticed the term 'child porn' being used in media coverage related to child sexual abuse. While we commend journalists for raising awareness about this grave issue, we must all play a role in protecting children, beginning with the language we choose to use. Using the right language is a simple yet powerful way to emphasise children's safety while also condemning the horrific nature of this crime. It takes conscious effort but it is simple to do. Let’s work together to encourage others to do the same. #pleaseshare The childsafety.gov.au media guidelines for reporting on child sexual abuse are an important resource on using non-stigmatising language and centering the victim-survivor voice. These guidelines and the Luxembourg guidelines are key to improving our understanding of what to say and what not to say. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eYAY4Zjk ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gRQSpQVY. Resources can also be found on the ICMEC Australia website: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gHpnAk3e Our #WordsMatter Please #Share #ChildProtection #ChildSexualExploitation

We have seen how AI is changing various industries. Now it's time to ask: how is it changing child protection? ICMEC Australia's SaferAI for Children Summit will bring together leaders from government, law enforcement, AI, academia and not-for-profits to tackle this critical question on: 📆 Tuesday 29 October in Sydney. AI has the potential to revolutionise child protection - but it also brings new risks. This one-day event will explore both sides, featuring insights from some of Australia's leading voices driving change in child protection and AI. These experts will offer fresh perspectives on how Australia and our global partners can create better outcomes for children in the age of AI. The SaferAI for Children Summit will feature engaging panel discussions, innovative research, and practical insights, all aimed at driving real-world solutions. We are honoured to feature distinguished speakers, including the EU Ambassador to Australia Mr Gabriele Visentin, Acting Australian Federal Police Commissioner Ian McCartney APM, Grace Tame, Dr Catriona Wallace, Paul Griffiths, Jon Rouse APM, and more! Whether you are shaping policy, developing technology, or working on the frontlines protecting children, this event offers invaluable takeaways to help you navigate the evolving challenges of AI and child safety. 🔗 Seats are filling fast! Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gNvmN7MN #SaferAIforChildren #ChildProtection #AIforGood #OnlineSafety

Let’s set the record straight ⬇️ Child sexual abuse that happens online is just as serious as abuse that happens in person 🖥️💻📱. It profoundly impacts a child's mental health and well-being, and it’s an issue that we all need to be informed about. Thank you eSafety Commissioner for creating these essential resources: https://lnkd.in/gx-hDSR2