In this submission, the APS commended the Queensland Government's establishment of an expert Taskforce to develop a proposal to address the complex and pervasive issue of cyberbullying.

Serious psychosocial consequences of cyberbullying include:

fearing for one's safety
impaired social and emotional adjustment
poor academic achievement
anxiety
depression and suicidality
poorer physical health
higher absenteeism
increased loneliness and
low self-esteem.

This submission focused on the context and impacts of cyberbullying, and recommended multi-level strategies to prevent and respond to cyberbullying of young people.

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