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A teenage girl’s online friendship with a man she met through a chat platform turned into grooming, leading to a fatal encounter that shocked the nation. The case exposed gaps in Australian law, prompting the creation of specific anti‑grooming legislation, new digital‑literacy curricula, and stronger police cyber‑crime capabilities. It sparked worldwide reforms, highlighting the need for parental awareness, safer platform design, and ongoing education to protect vulnerable users online.

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