Australia: eSafety Commissioner's investigation into measures against child sexual exploitation and abuse
Progress
Current status
under investigation
05 Feb 2026 under investigation
01 Aug 2025 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
eSafety Commissioner published 2nd transparency report on child sexual exploitation and abuse material
On 5 February 2026, the eSafety Commissioner published the 2nd in a series of 4 transparency reports summarising how 8 technology companies are addressing child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) on their services. The report evaluates responses t…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
eSafety Commissioner adopted report on measures against child sexual exploitation and abuse implemented by Apple, Discord, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Snap, Skype, and WhatsApp
On 1 August 2025, the eSafety Commissioner adopted a report focusing on child sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual extortion, under Australia’s Online Safety Act 2021. The report reviews how eight technology companies, including Apple, Discord,…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body