Advice Sought By The Minister Under Subsection 63c(7) Of The Online Safety Act 2021 When Making The Online Safety (age Restricted Social Media Platforms) Rules 2025. Esafety Commissioner Advice To…

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The Minister for Communications wrote to the eSafety Commissioner in June 2025 seeking formal advice on draft Online Safety (Age Restricted Social Media Platforms) Rules 2025, as required under the Online Safety Act 2021. The draft rules implement a Government proposal to set a minimum age for social media platforms while carving out specific services: messaging (expanded to include voice and video calling), online games, health and education services, YouTube, product review services, and professional development services. These exclusions were refined following targeted consultation with over 100 stakeholders including youth groups, parents, industry, civil society, and experts conducted in February-March 2025. The Minister sought the Commissioner's timely advice to finalise the rules by mid-year, allowing industry and the public preparation time before the minimum age obligation takes effect on 10 December 2025.