Australia: Minister for Communications adopted Online Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Amendment Rules 2026
Description
Minister for Communications adopted Online Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Amendment Rules 2026
On 25 March 2026, the Australian Minister for Communications adopted the Online Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Amendment Rules 2026 to define specific platform features that trigger age-restriction obligations. The instrument amends …
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
central government