Australia: Online industry submitted App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) to eSafety Commissioner for review

On 27 March 2025, the App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) was submitted to the eSafety Commissioner for review under the Online Safety Act 2021. The Code was developed by Australian industry associations including the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA), Communications Alliance, Consumer Electronics Suppliers Association (CESA), Digital Industry Group Inc (DIGI), and Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA). It outlines compliance measures for app distribution service providers to mitigate risks to Australian end-users, particularly children, associated with high-impact apps and simulated gambling apps. These include age assurance measures, content rating systems, and safety tools addressing access to class 1C and class 2 material such as online pornography and self-harm content.