DIGI statement on Government announcement on restricting nudify apps and online stalking tools

by Johnny | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

“DIGI welcomes strong action from Minister Anika Wells against nudification apps and online stalking tools to strengthen online safety protections for Australians. DIGI members are also taking proactive steps against these types of harmful services that have no...

Statement on the publication of the Final Report on the Australian Age Assurance Technology Trial

by Johnny | Sep 2, 2025 | Media statement

DIGI acknowledges the release of the Australian Government’s Final Report on the Age Assurance Technology Trial and recognises the extensive work that has gone into producing the ten-volume study. While the report provides valuable data on the technologies tested, we...

Tech companies release latest data on misinformation fight under Australian code

by Johnny | Jun 5, 2025 | Media statement

DIGI Media Release, Thursday 5 June 2025: Australia’s major digital platforms are doubling down on their efforts to tackle misinformation and strengthen the online content environment, according to new 2025 transparency reports released today under the Australian Code...

Scams Prevention Framework welcomed, and digital industry stands ready to implement it 

by Johnny | Mar 18, 2025 | Media statement, News

February 13, 2025: The Digital Industry Group Inc. (DIGI) welcomes the passage of the Scams Prevention Framework, which will strengthen a wide range of industries’ scam defences, through mandatory industry codes with tough penalties for non-compliance.  On the passage...

DIGI welcomes the 26% decrease in scams losses in Australia, and reduction in online scams

by Johnny | Mar 18, 2025 | Media statement, News

11 March 2025: The Digital Industry Group Inc. (DIGI) welcomes the release of the 2024 Targeting Scams report by the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC), which highlights a 25.9% reduction in total scam losses in Australia in 2024 compared to 2023. Reported losses from...