On 12 December 2025, social media company Reddit filed a lawsuit with the High Court of Australia challenging the validity of the Social Media Minimum Age Act, which requires providers of age-restricted social media platforms to prevent children und…
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material). The Code applies to private messaging components of social media platforms, focusing on Class…
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the Social Media Services (Core Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material). The Code, outlined in Schedule 4 of Australia’s Online Safety Code, sets compliance requirements f…
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021. The Code applies to providers that enable Australian end-users to download th…
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021. The Code applies to hardware intended for Australian end-users and establishes obligations fo…
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the Relevant Electronic Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021. The Code establishes a regulatory framework for communication and gaming p…
On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the Designated Internet Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021. The Code outlines a risk-based framework for designated internet services …
On 27 June 2025, the eSafety Commissioner approved the Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material). The Code was developed by the Australian online industry, including the Australian Mobile Telecommunications A…
On 27 June 2025, the eSafety Commissioner approved the Internet Carriage Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021. The Code was developed by the Australian online industry, including the Australian…
On 4 March 2025, the Australian Government registered the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025 under the Cyber Security Act 2024. The Rules will apply from 4 March 2026 and establish mandatory security standards for consu…