Description

Internet Carriage Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force

On 27 December 2025, the Internet Carriage Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021 enters into force. The Code was developed by the Australian online industry, including the Australian Mobile Tele…

  • eSafety registers three industry codes to protect children from pornography and other age-inappropriate content, Australia eSafety Commissioner (Official)

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2025-02-28
under deliberation

On 28 February 2025, the Internet Carriage Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Materi…

2025-05-20
under deliberation

On 20 May 2025, the final draft of the Internet Carriage Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and …

2025-06-27
adopted

On 27 June 2025, the eSafety Commissioner approved the Internet Carriage Services Online Safety Cod…

2025-12-27
in force

On 27 December 2025, the Internet Carriage Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Materi…