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
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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…