Under the law, cyber bullying and defamation can be pursued if proof is evidenced:

Commonwealth Criminal Code, 1955. Division 474, subdivision C. Telecommunications Offences

Model Defamation Amendment Provisions 2020 (Amendment Provisions)

Step 1) Collect the evidence. This involves screenshots and links to the crime in question.

Step 2) Make a report to the eSafety Commissioner:

https://www.esafety.gov.au/report

Step 3) Access a FREE 30 minute consultation from a professional lawyer in this specific field.

Step 4) Contact police and make an official report, submitting the evidence collected.

Step 5) You can then decide to pursue civil litigation, and if you cannot afford a lawyer for it, you can contact the Justice Connect Pro Bono legal network for assistance who will pursue it on your behalf, and take damages from the defendant:

https://justiceconnect.org.au/about/our-members/

Specialised police officers are able to track down cyber bullies or defamers (anonymous or not) and charge them under the Commonwealth Criminal Code, 1955. Division 474, subdivision C. Telecommunications Offences.

Furthermore, civil courts can subpoena the individuals and carriers to access their identity and residence. You can be entitled to financial reparations from the offender.

Criminal cases can result in a maximum prison sentence of 3 to 10 years, depending on the seriousness and specific crime.

More information:

https://lylawyers.com.au/crime-cyber-bullying-australia/

https://mdlaw.com.au/news-insights/changes-defamation-laws-victoria/

https://www.liv.asn.au/find-a-lawyer


Just remember:

Collect and save the evidence of bullying and defamation as they occur.