Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026

Current bills about: online safety

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6 current bills found.

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FED Online Services Must Stop Harmful Content or Pay Huge Fines; Social Media Cannot Use Harmful Designs on Kids Under 16; Fines or Jail for Refusing to Give Info to eSafety Commissioner

Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026

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15 Oct 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

FED Higher Penalties and Information Gathering Powers for Age-Restricted Social Media Compliance

Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026

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10 Sep 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

FED Deepfakes Banned on Social Media, Victims Can Sue for Damages, and Fines for Ignoring Removal Notices

Online Safety and Other Legislation Amendment (My Face, My Rights) Bill 2025

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Independent Bill

25 Jun 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Senate

House of Representatives

Assent

FED Up to 15 Years Jail for Using the Internet or Phone Networks to Make Technology for Child Abuse Material

Criminal Code Amendment (Using Technology to Generate Child Abuse Material) Bill 2025

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Independent Bill

3 Mar 2026: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

FED New Criteria for Determining Cyber Abuse Against Australian Adults

Online Safety Amendment (Broadening Adult Cyber Abuse Protections) Bill 2026

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Private Member's Bill

3 Mar 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Senate

House of Representatives

Assent

FED Removal of Minimum Age Restrictions for Social Media

Social Media Minimum Age Repeal Bill 2025

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Private Member's Bill

25 Nov 2025: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Senate

House of Representatives

Assent