Australia: ACMA investigations into illegal gambling websites
Progress
Current status
in force
20 Sep 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ACMA request to ISPs to block illegal gambling websites
On 20 September 2023, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued a request for Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block five websites found to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. In particul…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority