Description

Social Media Services (Core Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force

On 9 March 2026, the Social Media Services (Core Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2 Material) enters into force. The Code, outlined in Schedule 4 of Australia’s Online Safety Code, sets compliance requirements for social media platf…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2025-09-09
adopted

On 9 September 2025, the eSafety Commissioner registered the Social Media Services (Core Features) …

2026-03-09
in force

On 9 March 2026, the Social Media Services (Core Features) Online Safety Code (Class 1C and Class 2…