Australia: Scams Prevention Framework Bill 2025
Progress
Current status
adopted
13 Feb 2025 adopted
07 Nov 2024 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
other service provider
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Scams Prevention Framework Bill was adopted by House of Representatives
On 13 February 2025, the Scams Prevention Framework Bill was adopted after the House of Representatives agreed to the Senate's amendments. The Bill establishes obligations across the economy to prevent scams. The first sectors required to comply wit…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
adoption
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament
Introduced Scams Prevention Framework Bill to House of Representatives
On 7 November 2024, the Scams Prevention Framework Bill was introduced to the Australian House of Representatives. The Bill establishes obligations across the economy to prevent scams. The first sectors required to comply with the legislation will …
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
introduction
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament