Australia: App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force
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App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force
On 9 March 2026, the App Distribution Services Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) under the Online Safety Act 2021, enters into force. The Code applies to providers that enable Australian end-users to download third-party apps, while…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores, software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2025-03-27
under deliberation
2025-05-20
under deliberation
2025-09-09
adopted