Letter to the Banking Code Compliance Committee (BCCC)
On 5 February 2025 Eros wrote to the BCCC regarding their priorities for 2025/26. We addressed inclusivity, accessibility and vulnerability and debanking issues, and the need to prioritise engagement with small business stakeholders. Also we reiterated our view that banks’ risk policies should “be based on the individual customer’s merits and not on their industry or occupation generally.”
Eros Submission – Online Safety Phase 2 Draft Industry Codes
On 22 November 2024 Eros lodged its submission to Online Safety regarding the Draft Phase 2 Industry Codes. The Codes regulate the posting of and access to certain online content. Eros addressed the Head Terms and the Designated Internet Services (DIS) Code with concerns including the use of untested age assurance technology, the need to update the National Classification Code and Guidelines and harmonise them with the Industry Codes, and the need for the use of consistent and clear terminology.
Group Submission – Online Safety Phase 2 Draft Industry Codes
On 22 November 2024 Eros joined with a group of other organisations and academics in lodging a group submission to Online Safety regarding the Draft Phase 2 Industry Codes. The Codes regulate the posting of and access to certain online content. The joint submission made several recommendations including concerns about the rights of adults to participate in lawful sexual expression in online spaces, the use of untested age assurance technologies, and the need to uphold human rights.
NSW Inquiry into the impacts of harmful pornography on mental, emotional, and physical health
On 29 October 2024 Eros lodged its submission in response to the Parliament of NSW Standing Committee on Social Issues inquiry into the impacts of harmful pornography on mental, emotional, and physical health.
Letter to the Banking Code Compliance Committee (BCCC)
On 16 September 2024 Eros wrote to the BCCC about the Independent Review of the Banking Code of Practice regarding de-banking and the recommendation that banks’ risk policies should “be based on the individual customer’s merits and not on their industry or occupation generally.
Submission – Statutory Review of the Online Safety Act 2021
On 21 June 2024, Eros lodged its submission to the Federal Government’s statutory review of the Online Safety Act 2021. Our 11 page submission addresses the broad range of issues in the review which include questions about the powers of the eSafety Commissioner, industry codes and standards, regulatory obligations, penalties, dispute resolution and much more.
The Act aims to provide safeguards against certain types of online content. It gives Australia’s eSafety Commissioner significant investigative and enforcement powers to take action against harmful online content and the providers of that content.
These proposed BOSE reforms cover issues including Artificial Intelligence AI capabilities, interaction with people and online content, consideration of the best interests of children, effectiveness of safety tools, and processes and responsiveness to user complaints.
As per our January 2024 submission to Online Safety on the Draft Industry Standards, Eros expressed concerns about onerous compliance for some proposed measures.
Submission to esafety.gov.au Industry Codes Team
On 4 January 2024, Eros made a submission to the Industry Codes team of the eSafety Commissioner in response to the Draft Online Safety (Designated Internet Services – Class 1A and1B Material) Industry Standard 2024.
Classes 1A & 1B include material promoting child sexual abuse, terrorism, crime and violence and drug-related content.
While the Draft Standard does not include Class 1C material, online pornography RC restricted content, Eros expressed concerns about onerous compliance measures proposed in this Draft Standard.
We also requested that commencement of standards affecting the adults-only industry await the implementation of the Stevens Review recommendation concerning X18+ classification and changes to classification regulations.
Submission to onlinesafety.org.au
On 21 March 2023, Eros made a submission to onlinesafety.org.au in response to the second round of consultations on the Consolidated Industry Codes of Practice, Class 1A & 1B material that are being developed as part of the requirements of Australian Online Safety legislation. Classes 1A & 1B include material promoting child sexual abuse, terrorism, crime and violence and drug-related content.
While the Industry Codes for Class 1C material, online pornography RC restricted content, are yet to be drafted, the draft Codes for Class 1A & 1B material have provided some indications of what might be anticipated for the industry codes covering Class 1C material.
Submission to the Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment Services
On 24 February 2023, Eros made a submission to The Department of the House of Representatives Select Committee in response to the Inquiry Into Workforce Australia Employment Services.
Submission to the Banking Code Compliance Committee (BCCC)
On 13 February 2023, Eros made a submission to the BCCC in response to their consultation paper on Banking Code Compliance Priorities for 2023-24.
Submission to The Treasury, Strategic Plan for the Payments System
On 5 February 2023, Eros made a submission in response to The Treasury Consultation Paper on the Strategic Plan for the Payments System.
Eros’s submission to AUSTRAC dated 21 December 2022.
Submission to the Western Australian Government on the review of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)
Eros, on 5 October 2022, made a submission to the Western Australian Government regarding the review of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) recommending that the Government introduce a new protected attribute of “profession, trade or occupation”.
Submission to onlinesafety.org.au
On 30 September 2022, Eros made a submission to onlinesafety.org.au in response to the draft of codes of practice for the online industry that are being developed as part of the requirements of Australian Online Safety legislation.
Submission to the Northern Territory Government, Amendments to the Anti- Discrimination Act 1992
Eros, on 12 August 2022, made a submission to the Northern Territory Government in response to the Exposure Draft Anti-Discrimination Bill 2022, calling for more meaningful protection to sex workers and all adult industry workers.
Age Verification Call for Evidence and Restricted Access System Call for Submission
Eros made a submission to the age verification call for evidence and restricted access system outlining Eros’ continued calls for classification reform and concerns regarding age verification methods.
Submission on the Draft Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations) Determination 2021
Eros made a submission on the Draft Online Safety (Basic Online Safety Expectations Determination 2021 outlining concern that the Draft Determination could cause social media, electronic and internet service providers to prohibit adult content.
Restricted Access System & Age Verification Submission
Eros made a submission on Age Verification and Restricted Access System, following on from the eSafety Commissioner’s call for evidence in developing an implementation roadmap for a proportionate and feasible age verification regime for online pornography.
Submission on Draft Online Safety Bill
Eros made a submission on the proposed Online Safety Act, noting unintended consequences of the censorship of consensual adult content.
Submission to Victorian Inquiry Into The Use of Cannabis
Eros made a submission to the Inquiry Into the Use of Cannabis in Victoria calling for the legalisation of cannabis consumption and sale.
Submission to Australian Classification Review
Eros made a submission to the recent national review of Australian classification regulations calling for the full legalisation of adult media throughout the country.
Submission to Consultation on Online Safety Act
Eros made a submission to the proposed Online Safety Act, noting the need to alter broadcasting laws to better protect against image based abuse.
Submission to Inquiry into Age Verification for Online Wagering and Online Pornography
Eros made a submission the recent Federal inquiry into age verification for online wagering and online pornography, noting its concerns regarding the UK Model of age verification.
Eros made a follow up submission on the proposed rescheduling of Alkyl Nitrite products to Schedule 9 – reiterating concerns raised by the LGBT community in relation to the rescheduling.
Eros made a submission on the proposed rescheduling of Alkyl Nitrite products to Schedule 9 – essentially criminalising possession and use of the products in Australia.
Eros made a submission in support of the Freedom of Speech Legislation Amendment (Censorship) Bill 2018 (Cth), intending to reform classification laws to allow adults-only media in Australia.
As part of our ongoing campaign to support the rights for ‘adults to be adults’ Eros provided a submission in support of the The Criminal Code and Other Legislation Amendment (Removing Commonwealth Restrictions on Cannabis) Bill 2018, which sought to legalise recreational cannabis.
Submission to Inquiry into the Effect of Red Tape on Occupational Licensing 2018
Eros made a submission to the Commonwealth Inquiry into the Effect of Red Tape on Occupational Licensing, noting the impact of licensing schemes on brothel operators and sellers and exhibitors of X18+ media.
Submission to the Victorian Inquiry into Drug Law Reform
Eros made a comprehensive submission as part of Victoria’s broad Inquiry into Drug Law Reform in support of evidence-based drug policy which allows adults to consume products that have been found to be safe.
Submission to Inquiry into Personal Choice and Community Impacts 2015 Regarding Tobacco
Submission to Inquiry Personal Choice and Community Impacts 2015 Regarding Cannabis
Submission to Inquiry Personal Choice and Community Impacts 2015 Regarding Classification
Eros supports the civil liberties of adult Australians to consume adult-oriented products which do not harm others. As such, we made a comprehensive set of submissions to the Inquiry Personal Choice and Community Impacts In 2015 in support of the formal legalisation of vaping products, recreational cannabis and adult media.
