Duty Check

A Bill, not law yet. Last updated 14 November 2026. Latest status

Does Australia's new online safety law apply to your website?

The Digital Duty of Care Bill would put safety duties on anyone who runs a website or app, and so far it has no exemption for small business. Find out where yours sits.

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An indicative quick look, based on the Bill as passed by the House. Not legal advice or an official rating.

Latest updateWhat to expect from the Senate committee report on 20 November14 November 2026

The Bill's path to becoming law

Full timeline
  1. House of RepresentativesPassed28 October 2026
  2. SenateVoteDate not known
  3. Governor-GeneralRoyal AssentThe Bill becomes law
  4. Your websiteThe duty starts12 months after Royal Assent

Understand the Bill

The law explainedWhat it is, who it covers, when it starts and what the penalties are. Does it apply to my website?Brochure sites, online shops, reviews, social media pages and sites built on Wix or Shopify. Risk assessmentsWhat goes in one, how often, how long to keep it, and a worked example. Features that raise riskReviews, forums, uploads, messaging and AI chatbots, and how to manage each one. Worked examplesA tradie, a cafe, an online shop, a clinic, a tutor and more. Find the one closest to you. Has the Bill passed?Every step so far, what comes next, and the latest on a small business exemption.

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Common questions

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Is the Digital Duty of Care law yet?

No. As at 14 November 2026 it is a Bill. It has passed the House of Representatives and is before the Senate.

Does the Digital Duty of Care apply to small businesses?

Probably, if you run your own website or app. The Bill has no exemption based on size, turnover or user numbers. The Minister could exempt low-risk services, but no exemption exists yet.

Is there an exemption for small business websites?

Not yet. The Bill would let the Minister exempt services that pose little risk. None can be made until the Bill is law, and none has been announced.

Do I need to do anything now?

Nothing is required yet under this Bill. Listing your online services and noting the risky features is useful either way. eSafety's existing industry codes already apply to some services.

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