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Statement on the publication of the Final Report on the Australian Age Assurance Technology Trial
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
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
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
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...
Scams legislation welcome, but five key questions need answers
DIGI media release, 17 September: The Digital Industry Group Inc. welcomes the release of the Government’s Scams Prevention Framework exposure draft, particularly the sector-specific codes with strong obligations for digital platforms, telecommunications and banks to...
DIGI statement on digital industry reforms announced this week
Media release, September 12/9/24: DIGI and its members will closely review and constructively engage with all digital industry reforms announced this week. On the release of the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, DIGI Managing Director, Sunita Bose,...
Tech sector unites to tackle scammers
*UPDATE* - 1:30pm AEST: X has signed on to the AOSC. This means that eight leading companies in the tech industry have today launched a proactive code aimed at combating scam activity in Australia. The Australian Online Scams Code (AOSC) has been signed by Discord,...
Reset Australia’s complaint against Meta under the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation is dismissed: Findings of the independent Complaints Sub-Committee, 15 April 2024
The independent Complaints Sub-Committee completed its inquiries into the complaint by Reset Australia against Meta after considering the information provided by the parties and consulting the independent reviewer of the Meta transparency report. The Committee...
Twitch signs the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation
Press release, 7 February 2024 – Twitch has today announced that it will adopt the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation (ACPDM), affirming its commitment to protecting Australians from harmful misinformation and disinformation online. ...
DIGI SHOWCASE
ACPDM
Learn more about the Australian Code of Practice on Dis- and Misinformation here.
PHASE 2 CODES
The eSafety Commissioner recently registered into law new codes developed by DIGI and other associations to protect young people from age-inappropriate and harmful content.
OXFORD ECONOMICS
DIGI recently released new research that showed the consumer surplus for Australian households in for free and low cost digital services is $7,836 in 2025.
DIGI ENGAGE
DIGI has a longstanding partnership with the Australian government to upskill young people on countering violent extremism.
AUSTRALIAN ONLINE SCAMS CODE
DIGI developed the Australian Online Scams Code and has a resource to help you report scams to digital platforms.
YEAR IN REVIEW
Look back on some of DIGI’s achievements in 2025.
