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In a world where techlords rule us by whim, Australia’s stance against deepfakes is reason to celebrate

Could courage be contagious? Let’s hope so, because in the absence of powerful regulation, the normalisation of awful blooms

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2025

'Strong message': deepfake porn creator cops huge fine

The Federal Court has ordered a Gold Coast man to pay more than $340,000 for posting deepfake images of several high-profile Australian women.

AAP · Sep 26, 2025

Man Who Posted Deepfakes Of Prominent Aussie Women Could Cop $450K Penalty

Australia's online safety regulator said the penalty submission reflected the seriousness of the breaches and its significant impacts on victims.

Pedestrian.tv · May 27, 2025

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Man who posted deepfake images of prominent Australian women could face $450,000 penalty

Online safety regulator seeks heavy penalty, saying it reflects the harm caused and will deter others from making explicit deepfakes

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2025

Making deepfake images is increasingly easy – controlling their use is proving all but impossible

New Australian laws will make it a crime to distribute non-consensual deepfake pornography – but there are deeper issues at play, experts say

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2024

Warrant issued for man charged over deepfake images

A man arrested for allegedly sending deepfake images to schools and sporting clubs has had more charges listed against him, and a warrant issued for his arrest.

AAP · Feb 15, 2024

Man fined for contempt over intimate deepfake images

A man who refused to take down intimate deepfake images in response to a notice from the eSafety Commissioner and court orders has been fined for contempt.

AAP · Dec 14, 2023

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Man accused of being in contempt over deepfake images

A man arrested on the Gold Coast on charges relating to deepfake images of identified individuals is also accused of being in contempt of Federal Court orders.

AAP · Nov 3, 2023

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