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Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022 introduced in the Australian Parliament

On 10 February 2022, the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022 is introduced in the Australian Parliament. The Australian Government previously issued an exposure draft of the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill on 1 December 2021 and opened the cons…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2021-12-17
in consultation

On 17 December 2021, the public consultation on the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2021 opens. T…

2022-01-21
processing consultation

On 21 January 2022, the consultation on the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2021 closed. The Aust…

2022-02-10
under deliberation

On 10 February 2022, the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022 is introduced in the Australian Par…

2022-04-11
rejected

On 11 April 2022, the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2022 lapsed due to the dissolution of the …

Key regulatory dimensions

Regulated subjects

The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type Private organisation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category All

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
user content: any format: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Common standard adherence
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.

user content: any format: hosting (any form)