Description

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…

Scope

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

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2023-09-08
under deliberation

On 8 September 2023, Australia's eSafety Commissioner announced a new online safety code covering i…

2023-09-12
adopted

On 12 September 2023, the eSafety Commissioner adopted the Internet Search Engine Services Online S…

2024-03-12
in force

On 12 March 2024, the Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code under the Online Safety Ac…