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Industry Codes

Consolidated Industry Codes of Practice for the Online Industry, Phase 1

(class 1A and class 1B material)

The codes outline steps that online industry participants must take to enhance online protections by reducing access and exposure to certain types of harmful online material, known as Class 1A and 1B material with reference to Australia’s classification scheme. This includes material promoting child sexual abuse, terrorism, extreme crime and violence, crime and violence, and drug-related content.

In line with requirements from the Office of the eSafety Commissioner, separate codes have been developed for each section of the online industry identified by the Online Safety Act. Each schedule, and their common Head Terms, can be downloaded at the links below, in either Word or PDF format.

Hosting services

Service that hosts stored material, that has been provided on another social media service, relevant electronic service, or designated internet service.

Schedule 6 – Hosting Services Online Safety Code (Class 1A and Class 1B Material) – PDF

Schedule 6 – Hosting Services Online Safety Code (Class 1A and Class 1B Material) – DOC

Manufacturing, supplying, maintaining or Installing equipment

Manufacturers, suppliers, maintenance providers and installation providers of equipment, as well as Operating Service (OS) providers.

Schedule 8 – Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1A and Class 1B Material) – PDF

Schedule 8 – Equipment Online Safety Code (Class 1A and Class 1B Material) – DOC