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Australia Implements Age-Checks For Search Engines
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Australia's new online safety code, coming into force on December 27, 2025, requires search engines to blur pornographic and violent images, prevent sexually explicit or violent autocomplete, and apply age-assurance measures. Providers must implement age checks for account holders by June 27, 2026, and face fines up to A$49.5 million for breaches, with rules covering AI-generated results and other age-restricted services.
Key Points
- 1Require search engines to blur explicit violent and pornographic images and block explicit autocomplete
- 2Aim to reduce accidental exposure after eSafety found one in three exposed under age 13
- 3Force tech firms to implement age-assurance by June 27, 2026, risking A$49.5m fines
Scoring Rationale
Official nationwide regulation imposes enforceable age-assurance and content controls, giving strong operational impact though implementation challenges remain.
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