AustraliaOnline Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Rules 2025
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In force since 30 July 2025.
A social media and minors rule binding private bodies.
As of 15 July 2026.
What this law does
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Legislative instrument made by the Minister for Communications, registered and commencing on 30 July 2025, that excludes specified categories of service from the age-restricted social media platform definition, so the section 63D minimum age obligation (which itself commenced 10 December 2025) does not apply to them.
Who enforces it
Enforcement body
eSafety Commissioner
What it reaches
Age threshold
16
Covered services
Excludes messaging and communication services, online gaming services, professional networking and development services, and services primarily for education or health support. eSafety guidance treats messaging apps, most gaming platforms and services such as Discord, Roblox, Steam, WhatsApp and YouTube Kids as out of scope.
When LexLint raises it
operates_social_platform
Read the law
official legislative instrument text, Federal Register of Legislation
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