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Australia
Medium Risk
Last updated: 8 Jan 2025 Executive Summary
Australia has implemented several internet regulation measures, including the eSafety Commissioner's powers and the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (TOLA) Act 2018. While not as restrictive as authoritarian regimes, these laws have raised concerns about digital rights and privacy.
Key Legislation
eSafety Commissioner Powers
The eSafety Commissioner has broad powers to order removal of harmful content and can issue fines to platforms that fail to comply with takedown notices.
Status: Active • Impact: Medium
TOLA Act 2018
Allows law enforcement to request technical assistance from tech companies and access encrypted communications with appropriate warrants.
Status: Enforced • Impact: High
Censorship Practices
Content Blocking
- • eSafety-ordered content removal
- • ISP-level blocking of illegal content
- • Platform compliance requirements
Surveillance
- • Metadata retention requirements
- • TOLA Act technical assistance
- • Law enforcement access powers