Australia: Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under Online Safety Act 2021
Progress
Current status
adopted
09 Mar 2026 in force
09 Sep 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force
On 9 March 2026, the Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force. The Code applies to private messaging components of social media platforms, focusing on Class 1C and Class 2 harmfu…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
eSafety Commissioner registered Social Media Services (Messaging Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material)
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…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body