The woman came to the attention of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in July after information was received about a Sydney-based individual promoting extremist content and glorifying martyrdom on social media.

The ACCCE recorded over 58,000 reports of child abuse and exploitation in the 2023-24 financial year, a staggering 45 per cent increase from the previous year.

In the first half of 2024, the ACCCE received 560 reports of sextortion, averaging 93 reports per month, a sharp decline from the 300 monthly reports seen throughout 2023.

The goal is to educate and engage diverse communities about online child sexual exploitation and abuse, including warning signs and how to seek assistance or report to the police.

“In multiple cases, children filmed and uploaded videos of themselves naked by accident and they have done this from a parent’s phone or computer left unattended.”

Survivors of app-related abuse and violence say apps have been slow to respond, and have failed to offer meaningful responses.