Chanel Contos is an Australian student and sexual consent activist known for mobilising responses to sexual assault experiences among young women in 2021.
Australia plans to introduce digital duty of care laws requiring platforms to offer users an opt-out of algorithmic feeds and to identify and manage risks, including harm to children. The proposals aim to curb illegal content and harmful behaviours, with steep fines for breaches. The opposition raises concerns of censorship while some researchers welcome transparency.
A mounting body of evidence shows sexual strangulation is increasingly common among 18–35-year-olds in Australia and beyond, with serious health risks and a surge in related violence. Recent cases and new research highlight the urgent need for better education, safer online environments, and stronger protections against sexual violence.