EFA Gives Evidence at Hearing on Social Media Ban and Internet Search Engine Code
Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code and Social Media Minimum Age Rules On Monday, 13 October 2025, John Pane, EFA Chair appeared before Senate Estimates and gave evidence in respect of the fundamentally flawed “social media ban” for under 16 year olds and the proposed Internet Search Engine Code. EFA strongly believes both codes […]
Call for Nominations to Electronic Frontiers Australia Inc. Board
EFA members are invited to nominate for election to the Board. As per Rule 10.4 of the EFA Rules of Incorporation, there will be five vacant Board seats at the AGM. EFA has been in existence for over 30 years now and many past and present Board members have made significant contributions to shifting the […]
Our Statement of Solidarity With The People of Nepal
Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) stands in solidarity with the people of Nepal following the government’s decision to block access to major social media platforms on 05 September 2025. This action, taken under the guise of maintaining public order, is in response to protests organised by local activists highlighting government corruption and also its authoritarian approach […]
EFA Questions Use of ChatGPT in Government Public Service Pilot
Electronic Frontiers Australia is disturbed to learn that the Australian Government is incorporating ChatGPT 4.o into a pilot program for AI use in the public service. The Department of Finance previously announced that it was exploring AI use cases across government; however, no specific mention was made as to whether this AI was to be […]
EFA Challenges Claims of Age Assurance Technology Trial Success
On 20 June 2025 the preliminary findings of the Australian Government’s Age Assurance Technology Trial were presented. The major talking point from the consultancy team managing the trial was this claim: “Age assurance can be done in Australia and can be private, robust and effective”. While this makes a great sound bite for our Prime […]