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Australia: Internet Search Engine Services Code under the Online Safety Act 2021

Progress

Current status
in force
12 Mar 2024 in force
12 Sep 2023 adopted
08 Sep 2023 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
search service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

12 Mar 2024
in force

Implemented Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code

On 12 March 2024, the Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code under the Online Safety Act 2021 entered into force. The Code sets out compliance measures for internet search engine providers to protect Australian end users from harmful con…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
12 Sep 2023
adopted

Adopted Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code

On 12 September 2023, the eSafety Commissioner adopted the Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code under the Online Safety Act 2021. The Code sets out compliance measures for internet search engine providers to protect Australian end user…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
08 Sep 2023
under deliberation

Announced eSafety Commissioner approval of Search engine code

On 8 September 2023, Australia's eSafety Commissioner announced a new online safety code covering internet search engines. The code would require search service providers to take measures against the display of illegal class 1 material, such as chil…

Source
Event type order
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body