It has been many years since
laws which criminalised attempted suicide were repealed in
states and territories across Australia.
But over the past couple of decades, a sinister trend has
emerged which can contribute to people making the tragic decision
to end their own lives.
The growth of cyber bullying and online abuse has been
exponential over the past few years, and has the potential to lead
to people – especially those who are vulnerable and
impressionable such as our youths – to believe life is no
longer worth living.
Cyber bullying
and online abuse
With a view to
deterring online abuse and removing offending content, the
federal parliament passed the Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth), which
came into effect early this year and applies across the nation.
