Australia: Guidance on assessing application of online safety codes and standards
Progress
Current status
adopted
01 Apr 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
software provider: app stores
search service provider
software provider: other software
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
eSafety Commissioner published guidance on assessing application of online safety codes and standards
On 1 April 2026, the eSafety Commissioner published guidance on assessing the application of online safety codes and standards under the Online Safety Act 2021 to help electronic service providers assess which online safety codes and standards apply…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body