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Australia

Asia-Pacific. Tech, AI and data bills, laws, orders and rulings, newest action first.

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Proposed 1In force 8Adopted 1

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MovedMeasure
Sep 122 weeks ago
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2026

AustraliaAct No. 83, 2026Act commences (day after Royal Assent)

In forceIn force
Sep 112 weeks ago
Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024

AustraliaAct No. 127, 2024Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2026 receives Royal Assent, doubling maximum penalties

In forceIn force
Aug 313 weeks ago
Scams Prevention Framework Act 2025

AustraliaAct No. 15, 2025Scams Prevention Framework Rules 2026 made

In forceIn force
Jun 53 months ago
Children's Online Privacy Code

AustraliaPhase 3 consultation closes

ProposedProposed
Apr 285 months ago
Cyber Security Act 2024

AustraliaAct No. 98, 2024Chair and members of the Cyber Incident Review Board appointed

In forceIn force
Mar 256 months ago
Online Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Rules 2025

AustraliaF2025L00889Amendment Rules 2026 made

In forceIn force
Mar 46 months ago
Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025

AustraliaF2025L00276Security standards (Part 2 and Schedule 1) apply, 12 months after registration

In forceIn force
Dec 2, 20259 months ago
National AI Plan

AustraliaPlan released by the Australian Government

AdoptedAdopted
Jun 10, 20251 year ago
Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024

AustraliaAct No. 128, 2024Schedule 2 statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy commences (6 months after Royal Assent unless proclaimed earlier)

In forceIn force
Sep 3, 20242 years ago
Criminal Code Amendment (Deepfake Sexual Material) Act 2024

AustraliaAct No. 78, 2024Act commences (day after Royal Assent)

In forceIn force