The federal government will crack down on revenge porn with its new e-safety commissioner leading a push for consistent laws across all states.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Wednesday announced online safety expert Julie Inman Grant would take on the newly-expanded role of e-safety commissioner, working closely with his cyber security adviser Alastair MacGibbon.
Ms Grant will take a lead role in combating the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, commonly referred to as 'revenge porn'.
As part of the range of measures to combat the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, the office will develop a new online reporting tool, which will allow victims to report incidents as well as access immediate support.
A public consultation process will also be conducted to discuss a proposed civil penalties regime targeted at both perpetrators and sites which host intimate images and videos shared without consent.
During the announcement, Minister for Women, Machaelia Cash, said it's a big win for women.
“This is about empowering women to take control online," she said.
"The expanded role for the eSafety Commissioner will help women manage technology risks and abuse, and give women the tools they need to be confident when online.”
Ms Inman Grant had worked at the intersection of the digital world, public safety and public policy for years and was uniquely qualified for the job, he said.
- with AAP
