Australia: eSafety Commissioner commenced evaluation of Social Media Minimum Age
Description
eSafety Commissioner commenced evaluation of Social Media Minimum Age
On 26 February 2026, the eSafety Commissioner commenced an evaluation of Australia’s social media minimum age to assess implementation of the new obligation on platforms and its impacts on children. The evaluation concerns the Online Safety Amendmen…
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority