Australia’s Online Safety Act is enforced by the eSafety Commissioner.
Questions & Answer
Transparency is a central theme of the DSA.
Providers must meet Basic Online Safety Expectations and comply with binding industry codes and standards that cover social media, messaging, gaming, search and more. In 2025, Phase 2 industry codes were registered and expanded, raising baseline safety requirements across sectors.
The regulator can issue removal notices, require risk mitigation steps, and take action where services fail to protect users from illegal or restricted content. This framework complements, but is distinct from, the UK and EU approaches.
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