Cyber-bullying AVOs a possibility after teen's death

Sweeping changes to cyber-bullying laws could be rolled out across Queensland, in the wake of the tragic suicide death of a 13-year-old girl.

Education Minister Grace Grace told 9NEWS the state government would consider adopting any findings made by a Senate committee into criminal consequences for cyber-bullies, such as an ‘AVO’-style order banning repeat offenders from social media.

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A report, released yesterday, focused on changing the law to make social media platforms liable for harassment. 

It comes a month after Gold Coast teenager Emily Stick took her own life following relentless attacks.

“This is just tragic and my heart goes to the family and obviously to the friends of that 13-year-old,” Ms Grace said.

“We will of course look at all options to implement here in Queensland because we’re very serious about this issue."

Ms Grace denied not enough was being done to battle bullying, but acknowledged there was still a long road ahead.

“We’ve established a task force because this is a scourge in our community," she said.

“It doesn’t stop when you leave the school gates and we need, as a community, to address what we can do to prevent anything like this ever happening in the future.”

Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.