Australia: Securities and Investments Commission investigation into Canva over alleged failure to lodge financial reports
Progress
Current status
in force
06 May 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Organisational requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Securities and Investments Commission issued fine of AUD 792'000 against Canva over failure to lodge financial reports
On 6 May 2026, the Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) issued infringement notices totalling AUD 792'000 to four entities within the Australian Canva Group, the operator of the Canva online design and publishing platform. ASIC alleged that …
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body