The Online Safety (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Amendment Rules 2026, effective March 25, 2026, introduce specific amendments to the Online Safety Act 2021. These rules provide further clarity and conditions for identifying and regulating age-restricted social media platforms, likely impacting how these platforms operate and manage user access based on age.

Compliance officers for technology companies operating social media platforms in Australia should review these amendments to ensure adherence to the updated definitions and conditions for age-restricted services. While the document itself does not specify a compliance deadline beyond its effective date, companies must ensure their practices align with the new rules by March 25, 2026, to avoid potential regulatory action under the Online Safety Act.