Progress

Current status
in force
16 Dec 2023 in force
16 Jun 2023 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

16 Dec 2023
in force

Implemented App Distribution Services Online Safety Code

On 16 December 2023, the App Distribution Services Online Safety Code under the Online Safety Act 2021 entered into force. The Code outlines a set of regulations and compliance measures for app distribution service providers, with a focus on ensurin…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
16 Jun 2023
adopted

Adopted App Distribution Services Online Safety Code

On 16 June 2023, the eSafety Commissioner adopted the App Distribution Services Online Safety Code under the Online Safety Act 2021. The Code outlines a set of regulations and compliance measures for app distribution service providers, with a focus …

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