Last checked for updates: 01 November 2026
Current bills about: social media
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6 current bills found.
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Online Services Must Remove Material the Bill Lists as Seriously Harmful or Face Fines; Social Media Must Keep Recommendation and Login Features Away from Kids Under 16, and the Minister Can Add More; Fines or Jail for Refusing to Give Info to eSafety Commissioner
Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026
child safety criminal penalties data privacy information sharing online safety privacy public safety social media
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
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
age restrictions digital platforms internet regulation online safety social media
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Liability for Parent Entities to Pay News Media Bargaining Charges
News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026
digital news media funding news media search engines social media taxation
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
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
civil liberties data privacy deepfakes digital privacy image abuse internet regulation online safety privacy social media
Independent BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Social Media Providers Must Let Users Opt Out of Recommended Content or Face Fines of Up to 10% of Annual Turnover
Online Safety Amendment (Fix Our Feeds) Bill 2026
consumer protection criminal penalties data access data privacy government transparency internet regulation online services privacy social media
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
Removal of Minimum Age Restrictions for Social Media
Social Media Minimum Age Repeal Bill 2025
age discrimination internet access minimum age online safety social media
Private Member's BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent